Tenkara Angler, in conjunction with Tenkara Guides LLC, is excited to offer Oni Tenkara Immersive classes in Western North Carolina on April 5th and 6th 2024!
*** REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***
Join tenkara fly fishing guide Robert M. Worthing of Tenkara Guides LLC and Tenkara Angler’s own Matt Sment for an immersive Oni tenkara fly fishing experience emphasizing on-water learning. Students will enjoy two days of instructional fishing on the private trout waters of Lake Logan, North Carolina.
Students have the option of lodging on-site with the instructors for a very low rate. On-site lodging includes private water access passes. Students who choose to stay off property will be required to purchase additional private water access day passes ($90 minimum to cover the 2 school days). Tenkara Angler does not sell these passes, as they are only available in advance through the Lake Logan website.
Please contact Matt Sment at driftlesstenkarafishing@gmail.com with questions or assistance planning your Oni Tenkara Immersive experience.
*** REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***
Registration
Enrollment: $500 per person (base price per person)
Price does NOT include applicable sales tax or gratuity/tip. Price Includes instruction and water/beverages. Coolers and ice provided for your BYO lunch & snacks.
Optional 3 Night Lodging: $250 (per person)
On-site Retreat house with instructors. 1-2 occupants/room + bath depending on number of students lodging. Includes ALL private fishing water access fees. *Does NOT include meals, but full kitchen in lodge for use.
Note: $45 per day ($90 total for 2 day school) private fishing water access fees (available on Lake Logan’s website) are required for any student NOT staying on the property.
*** REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***
Important Notes:
- The school is limited to 15 students to ensure a low instructor to student ratio
- Price does NOT include applicable sales tax, meals, or gratuity/tip
- Students have the option of lodging on-site with the instructors for a very low rate. On-site lodging includes private water access passes.
- Students who choose to stay off property will be required to purchase additional private water access day passes ($90 minimum to cover the 2 school days). Passes are available at the Lake Logan website and cannot be purchased until 30 days before event. Students must purchase the “Lake Access” pass. This will cover river fishing in the case of our school (even though website does not say this).
- All students responsible for transportation to/from property (ride share encouraged)
- All students must have current valid North Carolina fishing license
- All students must fill out a Lake Logan waiver on the Lake Logan website before arrival
- All students will also fill out a Tenkara Guides LLC waiver during orientation
- A full refund minus any processing fees will be issued for cancellations through March 1st, 2024. Cancellation after March 1st, 2024 will NOT be subject to refund and require forfeiture of payment.
- Please thoroughly read details below on the syllabus and recommended gear list prior to leaving for the immersive.
Oni Tenkara Immersive
April 5 & 6, 2024 – 16 hours
Oni Tenkara is the distinct tenkara fly fishing style of Masami “Tenkara No Oni” Sakakibara. Widely regarded as the greatest living tenkara fly fishing master, Oni’s School of Tenkara emphasizes the angler’s relationship with the river environment, blends casting and drift into a single act of fly presentation, and utilizes elegant techniques to maximize success on the water. (Note: While his style and techniques will be taught, Masami Sakakibara will not be in attendance.)
Oni Immersive Syllabus
Orientation
- Welcome
- License & Gear Check
- Safety Stand-down
Introduction to Oni Tenkara
- Origins in History
- Philosophy – Five Tactics for Tricking Fish, Formulating a Nymphing Strategy
Three Subjects Every Fly Angler Should Study
- Ichthyology (study of trout & char)
- Hydrology (study of water over land)
- Entomology (study of insects & other food)
Oni Tenkara Technique
- Basic casting & fly presentation
- Advanced casting & fly presentation
- Rod
- Line
- Fly
- Rigging
- The Angler
Strike Detection & Hookset
Playing & Landing Fish
The Next Step
- Summary of Lessons Learned
- What Comes After the School
What to Bring
Students are responsible for ensuring the following items:
- Valid North Carolina Fishing License
- Completed Lake Logan waiver through the Lake Logan website before arrival
- Boots & Waders (waist or higher)
- Rain Gear, including appropriate seasonal clothing for indoor and extended outdoor activity
- Toiletries, prescription medications & all other personal necessities
Students are encouraged to bring the following personal fly fishing gear*:
- Tenkara rod (10-13ft)
- Rigging materials (hi-viz level line, 4-6x tippet)
- Flies (size 12 or larger hackled kebari & similar dry/wet flies such as soft hackles, flymphs, etc)
- Nippers/scissors, hemostats, & other on-water tools
- Polarized sunglasses
- Wading Staff
- Fly tying kit/materials
- Personal water bottle or equivalent
- Backup clothing in case of wetness
- Open mind and friendly attitude
- A good night’s sleep
*Oni School Tenkara uses modern tenkara rods to cast lightweight tenkara level line. Students are encouraged to come equipped with the same. Use of personal fly fishing gear optimizes learning by ensuring lessons translate to the student’s fly fishing after the school ends. Limited rod, line, and flies will be available for loan to students who are ill-equipped.
Local Area Resources
Fly Shop
Lodging / Food/ Hospitality
Waynesville, NC is an 11 mile / 20 minute drive from the Lake Logan retreat.
