Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast Ep 17: Fishing Tips, Travels, & A Chat with Mike Garrison

In Episode 17 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, Mike, Matt, & Anthony touch on some current events in their fishing lives and speak with a special guest.

In the first half of the episode, Tenkara Angler banter includes Anthony discussing some learnings he’s made fishing the same water consistently in May. Next, Matt recaps a wonderful community event, the Driftless Tenkara Campout. And then Mike frets over where the “too much vs. too little” line is drawn when it comes to packing for an upcoming trip.

To close things out, Anthony spends some extended time with Roanoke, Virginia based angler, Mike Garrison. Mike discusses his entry into tenkara, why he enjoys it so much, the similarities (and differences) between a euro-nymphing & a fixed line (tenkara) nymphing setup, as well as the value in fishing with guides.

We really enjoyed putting together this podcast, especially our time with Mike Garrison. We hope you like it too. Check it out!

This video episode can also be found on the Tenkara Angler YouTube channel (we’d love it if you’d visit, like, and subscribe). The audio should soon be found pretty much anywhere you find podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, TuneIn, etc… Just search “Tenkara Angler Level Line” and it’s sure to come up!

Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast
Episode 17 Show Notes:

• 0:00:03 – Introduction
• 0:01:00 – Anthony’s fishing observations
• 0:12:23 – Dirty nymphers & Squirmy worms
• 0:15:40 – Matt’s Colorado trip
• 0:17:57 – What’s your limit with tenkara gear?
• 0:27:00 – Driftless Tenkara Campout
• 0:30:22 – Packing (light?) for New Hampshire
• 0:38:59 – Tenkara USA rain jacket
• 0:41:32 – Mike Garrison conversation
• 0:51:00 – Going from Western to Tenkara; Troutbitten
• 0:54:53 – Tight line nymphing and fish numbers
• 1:03:28 – Euronymphing vs. Fixed line nymphing
• 1:11:44 – Learn from guides!

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Mike Garrison’s Links:

• Mike’s Blog: Guide Waters: Exploring Fly Fishing & Life
• Mike’s Instagram: @blueridgeflyguy
• Mike’s Business: Strategic Referral Team

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