
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.


A “Good Enough” Kebari

Cold Comfort: A Winter Day of Fixed Line Nymphing

Almost Tenkara Rods

High Noon on the Wisconsin River: Remembering A Tenkara Rod Smallmouth Showdown

Video: Rob Worthing Tenkara Trout from Cast to Hand

Tenkara Angler T-Shirt on Amazon: Special Pricing Until August 1st!

Into the Tenkara Frontier: Exploring New Water with Paul Vertrees

Video: Masami Sakakibara Tenkara Casting Demonstration

Industry News: Tenkara Customs DIY Rods “Closing Doors” with Liquidation Sale

A Tenkara Rod Designer’s Notebook

DRAGONtail Announces Mutant zx380 Zoom Tenkara Rod!

Notes on Unconventional Tenkara Rod Fishing

If the Fish Don’t Care, Then Neither Do I
