
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.


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

“Exploring Tenkara” Live Stream Presentation

Top to Bottom Tenkara Fly Box: Post Season Review

Tenkara Tactics: The Out of Sight Drift

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

Tenkara Tactics: Getting Specific

2022 Oni Tenkara & Tactical Nymphing Schools: The Driftless

Riverworks Rod Company Carbon Fiber Grip Conversion

Driftless Tenkara School Registration is Now Open!

A Top to Bottom Tenkara Fly Box

Not Tenkara: A Bronzeback Flashback

DRAGONtail Tenkara NIRVANA Rotary Fly Tying Vise

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

DRAGONtail FoxFIRE zx280 Fiberglass Hybrid Tenkara Rod Review

A “Good Enough” Kebari

Cold Comfort: A Winter Day of Fixed Line Nymphing
