jburge

Having Never seen or heard of such style....Im up for the challenge If you will have me

Darrin

Darrin, you betcha. You can keep 'em simple and have some fun. Happy you're in.

John

Wow This looks cool id like to give it a shot if you will have me

 

Gorocho Flys

Redneck, nice choice and welcome. Happy to have you join in.

John

I'm in.

Old Hat, delighted to have you join us! Can't wait to see what you have in store

John

Sounds like fun, I'm in!

 

Most likely a Sakasa Kebari style.

Houndog, welcome! Glad you're in with a great choice.

John

John...Something new to tie. Interesting style. I'll join in. "Ishigaki Fly" with black thread body will be my pattern.

 

These fies look like winners for Sierra Nevada streams!

 

Thanks for hosting.

 

Thom

Thom! Glad you're in buddy. And you're absolutely right. These guys are killer for "up the hill."

John

Im in and TBA

 

 

Funny this came up Ive been working on a plan to bring a rod back packing.

Flon, that's my primary mode all summer long. It was the backpacking that motivated me to investigate Tenkara. Glad you're in.

John

This is going to be a fun one. It'll be nice to get away from the standard trout line up. I've been wanting to try this style on a certain small brook trout stream. These flies should be sent back right around ice out. I'll be eagerly anticipating until then!

FWIW, one of the first trips I did in the Sierras last year was to a new brookie spot and the Tenkara was perfect. You're really gonna be jones'n for the thaw

John

I am in...Have been looking at getting into tenkara fly tying. This sounds like a great time to learn how to tie one of these.

 

I will tie the Takayama Sakasa Kebari

 

sounds like fun cannot wait to get these flies back

shad

Good choice Shad, one of my favorite styles. Thanks for joining.

John

I'm in.

Rockworm, glad to have you. Thanks for joining in.

John

Oooh ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Over here! I love tenkara flies!

 

I'll tie them Sakasa-Kebari- reverse hackle style.

 

Any particular size?

OK, OK, I'll pick you You're in.

Most sizes are 14's and 12's. I'm finding I'm tying more 12's these days, so whatever you're comfortable with.

John

SWAP is FULL

Tenkara fishing is pretty simple and the flies aren't complex either, so how about a Tenkara swap? If you're not familiar with the flies, I have some links below. I did the majority of my fishing last year Tenkara style (haven't given up all Western style though) and have to say it was just downright fun.

Standard swap rules apply for the first twelve (well, including yours truly) to speak up:

- Self-addressed stamped envelope and toe tags on your flies to me

- Due date is March 11

I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on progress. When you've completed your flies, PM me and I'll send you my mailing address.

Have fun and keep 'em simple. Any style of Tenkara goes.

John

1. jburge - Banshu style - DONE - Received

2. boynabubble - Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED

3. rockworm - TBD - ARRIVED - Received

4. Shad - Takayama Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received

5. Flon18 - TBD - ARRIVED

6. SullyTM - Ishigaki - ARRIVED

7. Houndog - Most likely Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received

8. Old Hat - TBD - ARRIVED

9. Redneck Fly - Gorocho - ARRIVED

10. yetavon - TBD (Sakasa Kebari style) - ARRIVED - Received

11. truckdriver - Okumikaua - ARRIVED

12. kbranch - Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received

http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara.html

http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara3.html

http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara4.html

http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara2.html

http://www.tenkarabum.com/tenkara-flies.html

http://www.tenkarausa.com/index.php?cPath=24

http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=e...mp;aql=&oq=

As for the swappers who made it in and the ones who will, you have a lot of extras, permission to bag em up and give them to a worthy cause?

Devin,

Sounds like a great idea to me. Thanks!

John

Cross Specials have left the building!

Does anybody know if mail will be delivered on Monday, Jan 17? (Martin Luther King holiday)

Gotta tell you guys I'm really looking forward to seeing these flies. Troutguy, great idea and really appreciate your hosting.

John

Mike,

That is, without a doubt, one of the best materials lists I've ever seen. Kudos to you for taking the time to put it together. That was no quick reply answer. I hope others realize what a great resource this is!

John

Devin, need your addy. Tenkara-style blues are ready for travel. Thanks!

John

And mine arrived too. Thanks to all. What a sweet set!

John

Good choice John. I was thinking of that one myself. I'm excited about seeing this fly.

Thanks, and yeah these will be fun. I've done up some Light Hendricksons and Quill Gordons for past swaps, so I'm planning on adding to my arsenal

John

Wow, boynabubble and fishingbob are already done. You guys are quick! I'm just now getting around to deciding (I think 'cause there are just so many good ones to choose from). I'm in with a Cross Special.

This is already looking to be one fine set of flies from a fine group of tiers.

John

Welcome from another Nor-Cal fly guy. Guaranteed you'll be inspired, motivated, and learn lots from everyone here.

John

Oh yeah, I love these flies. Count me in with a TBD.

John

And echo Lykos and Chase.. keep 'em. We appreciate your work as SM.

John

I'm in. It'll be something similar to alla Valsesiana or Tenkara styled Takayama Sakasa Kebari.

John

Rich,

X-Caddis are winging their way to you now

John

Rich,

Need you to PM your addy. X-Caddis are just waiting to take off.

John

Rich,

It's gonna be a #16 X-Caddis for me. OldHat turned me on to this fly earlier this year, and it's been a go-to all summer. Had a day of non-stop action on Saturday using just this one fly :-)

John