Category: Fly Fishing
Introducing a New Online Fly Fishing Store
She’s Fly is a new online fly fishing shop that offers Zen Tenkara rods, lines and gear. While they cater to female anglers, they service all people and do things a little differently. Their goal is to create “comfortable, confident anglers, regardless of race, gender identity or experience”. That’s language…
Now Available in Sweden -Valdigit Spannande!
Did you know that there are between 300,000 and 400,00 moose and 260,000 reindeer in Sweden? This interesting country shares borders with Finland, Denmark and Norway and while Swedish is its main official language (only since 2009), the country has 5 other official languages: Finnish, Yiddish, Sami, Meankiell and Romani.…
Throwing Streamer Fly Patterns on Tenkara
Thinking About a New Tenkara Rod: Buy it Now
Dearest Customer At Zen we strive to provide competitive prices for excellent quality products that perform and function in an exemplar way – setting the standard for high quality tenkara gear and always providing that same level of customer service. Zen has established a reputation for being innovative, being cutting…
Get a Grip: Why the Tenkara Grip is Different
Alaskan Expedition Completed
Noah Larsen and Arthur Shain returned from their Alaska Packrafting Expedition full of appreciation of the area, their steadfast gear and their personal growth. Here’s an account of their trip: Our westerly traverse of the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park began about 20 miles south…
Locals Head Out on a 450 Mile Packrafting Backpacking Expedition
Had to Respond. Why the Need?
And We’re Off to the Seychelle Islands
A Word from Our Founder:
Tenkara Rod Weight & Flexes, as published in Tenkara Angler, Winter 2019/20 Issue
Breaking Down Barriers
Cat Walk in Waders
Show Season is Upon Us
Celebrating Zen Tenkara’s “Firsts”
What is a FRAE Rating?
Fly Fishing in Argentina, Reel Optional
Golden Dorado, beautiful rainbows and fat browns – that’s what awaits in Argentina! April 9th-17th, 2021 we’re heading down to Urban Dorado Anglers and Las Pampas Lodge for pure fishing heaven, total indulgence and an Argentinian experience like no other. Use your rod and reel, use your tenkara fly rod,…
2019 IFTD Show Review
Interview from Alaska
Tenkara Alaskan Style
Join Me!
May 8th, this Wednesday evening at 7:00pm Mountain Time AskAboutFlyFishing.com will be broadcasting a live internet radio show with the owner of Zen Tenkara, Karin Miller, as guest. This will be a great time with fantastic conversation and an opportunity for you to type in your questions in real-time –…
Something to Ponder
How Tenkara was Most Likely Invented (and the secret to naked bike riding) by Tim Bete
New Floating Tenkara Line
2018 Summer Line Up
Zen Tenkara Floating Line, Reviewed By Jason Klass, TenkaraTalk.Com
Zen Fly Fishing 3-In-1 Tenkara Spoolbox, By Jason Klass
Bonefish Bonanza, Tenkara Style
Why Did I Get Into Tying Flies?
Bringing It Home
An Interview With Jason Klass, Tenkara Winter Series 2016 Presenter
An Interview With Rob Worthing, Tenkara Winter Series 2016 Presenter
Number 4 Out Of 5 Fly Tyers: Meet Joe Egry
Meet Michael McFarland: Our 2nd Out Of 5 Fly Tyers
Michael McFarland Michael McFarland is one of our Zen Certified Tenkara Guides and he’s also our Signature Fly Designer.Michael moved to Denver, Colorado about 10 years ago and really gravitated toward the Tenkara-style of fly fishing while routinely taking overnight camping trips in Rocky Mountain National Park. He’s spent a great…
Meet Connor Murphy: 1 Out Of Our 5 Fly Tyers At The Tenkara Winter Series
Connor Murphy: Connor Murphy has been fly fishing and fly tying religiously for more than 13 years. In addition to working as a shop rat/guide/instructor at St. Peters Fly Shop in Fort Collins, Connor is a Montana Fly Company fly designer, FFF Certified Casting Instructor and long-standing exhibition fly tier.…
Just Breathe
Heaven On Earth
Why A Guide
Introducing a New Online Fly Fishing Store

She’s Fly is a new online fly fishing shop that offers Zen Tenkara rods, lines and gear. While they cater to female anglers, they service all people and do things a little differently. Their goal is to create “comfortable, confident anglers, regardless of race, gender identity or experience”. That’s language…
Now Available in Sweden -Valdigit Spannande!

Did you know that there are between 300,000 and 400,00 moose and 260,000 reindeer in Sweden? This interesting country shares borders with Finland, Denmark and Norway and while Swedish is its main official language (only since 2009), the country has 5 other official languages: Finnish, Yiddish, Sami, Meankiell and Romani.…
Throwing Streamer Fly Patterns on Tenkara
Thinking About a New Tenkara Rod: Buy it Now

Dearest Customer At Zen we strive to provide competitive prices for excellent quality products that perform and function in an exemplar way – setting the standard for high quality tenkara gear and always providing that same level of customer service. Zen has established a reputation for being innovative, being cutting…
Get a Grip: Why the Tenkara Grip is Different
Alaskan Expedition Completed

Noah Larsen and Arthur Shain returned from their Alaska Packrafting Expedition full of appreciation of the area, their steadfast gear and their personal growth. Here’s an account of their trip: Our westerly traverse of the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park began about 20 miles south…
Locals Head Out on a 450 Mile Packrafting Backpacking Expedition
Had to Respond. Why the Need?
And We’re Off to the Seychelle Islands
A Word from Our Founder:
Tenkara Rod Weight & Flexes, as published in Tenkara Angler, Winter 2019/20 Issue
Breaking Down Barriers
Cat Walk in Waders
Show Season is Upon Us
Celebrating Zen Tenkara’s “Firsts”
What is a FRAE Rating?
Fly Fishing in Argentina, Reel Optional

Golden Dorado, beautiful rainbows and fat browns – that’s what awaits in Argentina! April 9th-17th, 2021 we’re heading down to Urban Dorado Anglers and Las Pampas Lodge for pure fishing heaven, total indulgence and an Argentinian experience like no other. Use your rod and reel, use your tenkara fly rod,…
2019 IFTD Show Review
Interview from Alaska
Tenkara Alaskan Style
Join Me!

May 8th, this Wednesday evening at 7:00pm Mountain Time AskAboutFlyFishing.com will be broadcasting a live internet radio show with the owner of Zen Tenkara, Karin Miller, as guest. This will be a great time with fantastic conversation and an opportunity for you to type in your questions in real-time –…
Something to Ponder
How Tenkara was Most Likely Invented (and the secret to naked bike riding) by Tim Bete
New Floating Tenkara Line
2018 Summer Line Up
Zen Tenkara Floating Line, Reviewed By Jason Klass, TenkaraTalk.Com
Zen Fly Fishing 3-In-1 Tenkara Spoolbox, By Jason Klass
Bonefish Bonanza, Tenkara Style
Why Did I Get Into Tying Flies?
Bringing It Home
An Interview With Jason Klass, Tenkara Winter Series 2016 Presenter
An Interview With Rob Worthing, Tenkara Winter Series 2016 Presenter
Number 4 Out Of 5 Fly Tyers: Meet Joe Egry
Meet Michael McFarland: Our 2nd Out Of 5 Fly Tyers

Michael McFarland Michael McFarland is one of our Zen Certified Tenkara Guides and he’s also our Signature Fly Designer.Michael moved to Denver, Colorado about 10 years ago and really gravitated toward the Tenkara-style of fly fishing while routinely taking overnight camping trips in Rocky Mountain National Park. He’s spent a great…
Meet Connor Murphy: 1 Out Of Our 5 Fly Tyers At The Tenkara Winter Series

Connor Murphy: Connor Murphy has been fly fishing and fly tying religiously for more than 13 years. In addition to working as a shop rat/guide/instructor at St. Peters Fly Shop in Fort Collins, Connor is a Montana Fly Company fly designer, FFF Certified Casting Instructor and long-standing exhibition fly tier.…