All About Tenkara Nets

Tenkara Cast - a podcast about tenkara fly-fishing

**Note: This is a great episode to watch a video. Please head to Tenkara USA , https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/all-about-tenkara-nets, for the full video** In this episode we cover all you need to know about tenkara nets focusing on how to make a tenkara net. The episode is our longest one, at over an hour and twenty minutes, to so help you navigate it we are including the time stamps below for your reference. Tenkara nets have some key advantages over most other nets, and they can be a lot of fun to make as well. For more information visit www.tenkarausa.com/nets • What are tenkara nets (3:10) - What are the differences between tenkara nets and other fly-fishing nets, the advantages of tenkara nets for fly-fishing, and how to use a tenkara net (4:30) - What are the best sizes for tenkara nets (6:50) - How tenkara nets are made (11:00) - The origins and history of tenkara nets (11:40) • How to make a tenkara net (starting at 17:00) - What tree to use for making tenkara nets (21:13) - How to select a branch for making your tenkara net (26:40) - Ideal handle size for a tenkara net and how to land a fish with your net (30:00) - Ideal tenkara net shape (31:50) - Wabi-sabi: tenkara nets with character (32:20) - Preventing tenkara net breakage and fixing a tenkara net (37:50) - When to collect a branch for making a tenkara net (38:40) - What tools you need to make a tenkara net (40:00) - How to shape a branch with steam (52:57) - Drying a branch to make your tenkara net (54:37) - Prevent cracks when working with wood and your tenkara net (56:13) - Splicing the joint of a tenkara net hoop (58:50) - How to finish your tenkara net: varnishes, sanding, etc (1:06:35) - How to attach the mesh bag to your tenkara net (1:15:28) - Teaser! New Tenkara USA net on the horizon! (1:19:40)