Tenkara fly fishing Class

February 2nd, 2025 

Join Guide Landon Lipke for a clinic aimed at the beginner or intermediate tenkara angler who wants to step it up to the next level and increase the effectiveness of an already highly effective form of fishing.

Tenkara is the Japanese art of fixed-line fly fishing. The word translates to “fishing from the skies” or “fishing from heaven” and was developed more than 400 years ago for the mountain streams of Japan.

Using ultra-portable yet delicate rods, beautifully tied flies, and a stealthy approach, Tenkara fly fishing has rapidly grown in popularity among North Carolina’s brook trout anglers. DRO’s own Landon Lipke is generally regarded as Western North Carolina’s Tenkara Expert, and he offers Tenkara fishing lessons and Tenkara fly-tying lessons through the shop.

The class size will be limited to eight people for $40 per participant. Call the shop to sign up for this class.

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Book a Tenkara Fly Fishing Lesson or Guided Trip

Personalized Tenkara lessons are available year-round, depending on Landon’s schedule. Davidson River Outfitters also offers classroom options for those who want to learn Tenkara fly-tying or try out the rods and fixed line style before hitting the river.

To learn more about Tenkara fishing trips and lessons, call 828-877-4181 or complete an online request.

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Tenkara Rods

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Sato
The Sato is a compact and lightweight tenkara rod. At its shorter length it is perfect for tighter streams, and at its full length it will be ideal when the stream opens up again or when you find a bigger pool to cast your fly.

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Hane
The Hane (pronounced like "huh - nay") is a super compact all-around tenkara rod that will quickly become your favorite adventure rod. Measuring just under 15 inches when collapsed, but extending to 10ft 10in (330cm), the Hane fits nicely inside a small day pack, making this a superb tenkara rod for backpacking, bikefishing and other adventures.