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Matt Sment

Matt's career in adventure leadership and training stretches more than two decades. Published in several media formats, Matt has been a featured presenter at the Appalachian Tenkara Jam, the Tenkara USA Summit, the Midwest Tenkara Fest, and speaks regularly at angling clubs and conservation groups. As co-founder of the Badger Tenkara company (2014-2019), he designed rods, delivered instruction, and promoted tenkara fly fishing all over the United States. Matt is currently keeping busy with guiding, instructing, and serving as Managing Editor, Education at Tenkara Angler.com . He is proud to call the Wisconsin Driftless region his home water.
Matt Sment
Tenkara Trip Reports Trout & Char Video

Matt’s Personal Best Driftless Brown Trout*

by Matt SmentSeptember 1, 2023August 31, 2023
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Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Tenkara Trip Reports Trout & Char

Trip Report – West Fork Kickapoo

by Matt SmentAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023
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Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Rods Tenkara

TOPO Designs x Tenkara Rod Co. Fly Fishing Kit Review

by Matt SmentJune 23, 2023June 19, 2023
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Stories Tenkara Trip Reports Trout & Char Video

Scouting Tenkara Water: Dennis Cove Trailhead

by Matt SmentMay 22, 2023May 23, 2023
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Events

Registration Open – 2023 Driftless Oni Tenkara Immersive & Tactical Nymphing Clinic!

by Matt SmentFebruary 1, 2023January 31, 2023
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Events Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Tenkara

SAVE THE DATE – 2023 Driftless Oni Tenkara Immersive & Tactical Nymphing Clinic!

by Matt SmentJanuary 14, 2023April 6, 2023
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Events

“Exploring Tenkara” Live Stream Presentation

by Matt SmentJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023
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Kebari & Fly Tying

Top to Bottom Tenkara Fly Box: Post Season Review

by Matt SmentOctober 26, 2022October 25, 2022
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Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Techniques Tenkara

Tenkara Tactics: The Out of Sight Drift

by Matt SmentOctober 11, 2022October 9, 2022
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Techniques Tenkara

Tenkara Tactics: Line Tension, Tip Position, and Fly Control

by Matt SmentSeptember 19, 2022October 9, 2022
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Techniques Tenkara Trout & Char Video

Tenkara Tactics: Getting Specific

by Matt SmentSeptember 1, 2022October 9, 2022
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Events Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Tenkara

2022 Oni Tenkara & Tactical Nymphing Schools: The Driftless

by Matt SmentJuly 15, 2022July 15, 2022
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Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Industry News Rods Tenkara

Riverworks Rod Company Carbon Fiber Grip Conversion

by Matt SmentJune 30, 2022June 29, 2022
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Events Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Tenkara

Driftless Tenkara School Registration is Now Open!

by Matt SmentApril 2, 2022March 30, 2022
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Kebari & Fly Tying

A Top to Bottom Tenkara Fly Box

by Matt SmentMarch 14, 2022March 12, 2022
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Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Video Warmwater

Not Tenkara: A Bronzeback Flashback

by Matt SmentFebruary 24, 2022February 23, 2022
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Industry News Kebari & Fly Tying Video

DRAGONtail Tenkara NIRVANA Rotary Fly Tying Vise

by Matt SmentFebruary 2, 2022December 7, 2022
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Events Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Techniques Tenkara

SAVE THE DATE: Driftless Area Oni Tenkara & Tactical Nymphing Schools!

by Matt SmentJanuary 10, 2022April 14, 2022
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