Nope. Badger don't believe in any "solar eclipse magic" nonsense! That being said, I hit the water on Monday hoping that some extra darkness would give me an edge for tenkara fishing, but the truth is I don't think it made a lick of difference. Maybe it looked a little more like a gloomy February day then a gloomy August day, but the fish didn't seem to care. They were tucked safely into rocky cut-banks protected by tall grass overhangs that blocked most of the clear casting lanes. It was a good opportunity to hone my skills, so despite extremely overgrown condition of the stream, I got to work. 3) Using the system familiarization from point #1 to dial in my tenkara fishing, I do a of casting to target zones that I simply cannot see. But If I know the zone looks clear, then I can stay out of fish sight lines to deliver the cast and work the drift. Like most things in life, there is no magic shortcut to productive tenkara fishing in challenging conditions. It requires a focus on the fundamental skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to push your limits. The cool thing is, if you work hard on that - it may start to feel like you ARE working magic!
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Jeff A.
8/25/2017 11:23:27 am
Hey Matt. That looks like a few of our local streams this time of year. Thanks for the tips on how to work them. Always curious what flies you're using and why. Would you consider adding a small part to your blogs that addresses fly choice and presentation? That would be a cool addition. I think I may be seeing a Pass Lake in the photos? I'm heading into your store area to order a variety of your Kebari flies in size 14. Do you think you'll ever offer more of the Tenkara flies in 14 or even 16. I often wonder if the size 12s are too big for most driftless situations?
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