The guys at Badger Tenkara recently announced the dates for the 2018 Midwest Tenkara Fest as May 5th & 6th.In addition to the typical vendors and presentations, it appears they will have Misako Ishimura as a special guest speaker, as well as host an angler submitted "film festival." Sounds like fun. Plus, any excuse to go … Continue reading 2018 Midwest Tenkara Fest Announced…
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Tenkara Tuesday: Tenkara In The News
Step away from the blog for a week and all kinds of good tenkara stuff happens... Check out some of the interesting news and notes below. First Stop: WisconsinFirst off, the Midwest Tenkara Fest was held last weekend in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. Totally bummed I couldn't attend, but so happy that it appears that my … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday: Tenkara In The News
2017 Midwest Tenkara Fest
It's almost here...Next weekend, the tenkara clan descends on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin for a gathering centered around Japanese fly fishing, a lot of gear ogling, tons of camaraderie, and of course stream after stream filled with eager trout! It can only mean the Midwest Tenkara Fest.I have to admit, after attending the last … Continue reading 2017 Midwest Tenkara Fest
Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Three
As with all trilogies, the final installment may very well be the weakest, but I tried to save the best for last...the fishing portion of the Wisconsin trip! (For installments one & two, click HERE & HERE)Friday...Very abbreviated fishing. As I mentioned in the first post, it was cold, windy, and wet, and I only … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Three
Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Two
After yesterday's preamble, it's time to get into the meat & potatoes (or perhaps brats & cheese) of my trip to Wisconsin, the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest.The second annual Fest was (in my opinion) quite the success. It's rare when you can hold a fishing event/seminar in a modern, indoor setting that's literally a stone's … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Two