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It is not for me but I have a few friends that do it occasionally. The only real draw back is if fighting a large fish. Otherwise, for smaller streams it would be a good way to fish, especially if you are hiking in through very rough terrain. You can always put a fly rod together once you get to the stream, but to each their own. The cost of the tenkara rods and setup isnt too bad, so it may be worth it to pick one up and give it a try.
I've got one and another on order.
Depends on your expectations and what you hope to do with it. Portability is a big plus. But they're only suitable for small/medium streams and small rivers. Since casting is a major departure from western rods, they're very good in confined spaces. but you're obviously not going to throw a hundred or so feet of line out either.
Also, there are at least three well-known manufacturers/sellers, so look around. Basics are pretty much the same and so are prices for any given rod length, but you might find some odds and ends that are more appealing.
I was thinking of getting a "tenkera-type" bait caster BFS outfit, but the $450 for a reel is hard to justify just to occasionally play around with it. Might get me one of the fly outfits though and keep it in the truck. Looks very fun.
Check out some of the spinning and baitcaster stuff:
http://www.finesse-fishing.com/bfs-reels-shop.html
Check out some of the spinning and baitcaster stuff:
http://www.finesse-fishing.com/bfs-reels-shop.html
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Euro nymphing or high-sticking is more versatile, same concept as Tenkara in that you are only really fishing with a long leader. But with the Euro setup you can swap out spools/reels and have the option of then throwing something unweighted on a real fly line if need be. You can get a seven-piece or so rod, if extreme portability is the issue.
Would be good for PA brook trout streams.. not so much western waters (if those are the NP's you're planning on visiting) 6wt better choice
Ah, I haven't finished the national parks in Utah but I have fished the Green River as well as the bigger rivers in Yellowstone and throughout Montana. In addition to the size of the river, the one thing that I hadn't accounted for was the wind... Seemed to always kick up in the afternoon rendering my 4 weight useless. Have fun and good luck
I have been fishing an 8’ #4 four piece for 20 years on small streams, particularly some tight, “plungy” ones for little cutts and bows in the Sierra. We used to call my technique “Mike’e Emerger Action.” Common elements. Plop, sink, drift, swim/swing toward the top, then skate as needed.
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