May 29, 2011

Catching Up On Some Tenkara

That's today...when I finally get out fishing again after a long hiatus.

But last night, I was going through my favorite blogs and decided to stop by a Japanese blog I hadn't visited in a little while.  It's a tenkara blog, which Google Translate calls "Gorky Tenkara Fisher," and I really enjoy following along on Gorky's outings.
Image Courtesy of Gorky

Sure the computer generated translation can be a little awkward at times, but after a few minutes, you get a good feel for what is going on (the pictures help immensely as well) and are immediately transported to the other side of the world.
Image Courtesy of Gorky

When tenkara was first introduced into the States a year or so ago, there were allusions made to fishing ninjas with mystical powers.  Made for a nice story, but this blog debunks that myth.  Japanese tenkara anglers are just like you and I, they just chase Amago instead of Browns.
Image Courtesy of Gorky


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  1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 29, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Great pics... only one thing left to say... Tenkarrrrra!

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  2. AnthonyMay 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Of course they're magical. Why else did I pay extra for the unicorn horn handle?

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  3. BlakeMay 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Im now following Gorky, great looking blog!

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  4. HighPlainsFlyFisherMay 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Very cool pics , I dig that mountain scene! Some beautiful streams and fish on Gorky's blog , now I've just had to add another location to my ever growing bucket list...Thanks!!...Jeff

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  5. Brk TrtMay 29, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    There are some beautiful trout waters in Japan.

    Mike, enjoy your time on the water.

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  6. Michael AgnetaMay 29, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    @THE RIVER DAMSEL
    Are all those "r"s like Grrrrrrrr, or like a pirate Arrrrrrrrrrrrgh, or rolled like Spanish? Lots of possibilities there.

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  7. Michael AgnetaMay 29, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    @Anthony
    Shoot, you got a unicorn handle?!? Forget the trout, let's get us some mermaids!

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  8. Michael AgnetaMay 29, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    @blake & HighPlainsFlyFisher
    Glad you enjoyed his blog, it's really quite nice

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  9. Michael AgnetaMay 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    @Brk Trt
    You ain't kidding.
    Only the best to you as well.

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  10. AnthonyMay 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Mermaids? lol "I landed Ariel on a size 1/0 Sebastian."

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  11. gorkyJune 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I’m very glad to get your comment. Thank you for introducing my blog on your blog. I want to send you my comment about tenkara in English, but my English is not so good. If you have a time, check my blog please. See you.

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