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Spring time fishing with Barry White
The weather around here has been typical east Idaho spring like conditions, sunny and 50 degrees one day and three inches of snow the next. Yesterday was 41 degrees and no wind so it turned out to ...

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Cold Cutthroat Day
It was one of those perfect bluebird fall days. Snow was coming soon so we knew this might be the last time we see this little stream for months. On our walk to the spot we were brimming with ant...

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Tenkara Fishing with a Streamer
Most people will say that Tenkara and Streamers don't go very well together. You can't strip line with a Tenkara rod, you can't cast long distances with a Tenkara rod, and you can't strip set with...
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Winter Tenkara Fishing
The weather has been getting colder and colder. Sections of streams that we fish in the summertime are bitter cold and trout rising to the surface are nearly non existent. But Winter time doesn't...
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Field Notes w/ Hannah Dewey @bluemountainthyme
With a spirit for adventure and devotion to the outdoors, Hannah Dewey, @bluemountainthyme, wholeheartedly embodies a passion and appreciation for every moment spent in her Rocky Mountain wildern...
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A Chat with @thevanman Jon Gaffney
We had the chance to ask Jon Gaffney aka @thevanman some questions about fishing, life, and adventure, and here is what he had to say...
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Name: Jon Gaffney
Locati...
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Field Notes from Tenkara Rod Co. Ambassador Mirae Campbell
We recently asked Mirae Campbell a few questions about her life, adventures, and fishing experiences, and here is what she had to say...
Name: Mirae Campbell
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Fall Fishing
F A L L is a great time of year. The leaves start changing colors, the kids are back in school (and not on the river) and the air and water temps start to drop. With the prospect of a long Winte...

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Casting with a Tenkara Rod
LISTEN! Casting with a Tenkara rod is simple. There are many ways to cast and even different ways to hold the rod. The best part about it is, there is no wrong way to do it! If you can get the ...