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 artwork by Anthony Naples Hey ALL – sign up for the Tenkara USA Summit 2013!The Tenkara Summit 2013, hosted by Tenkara USA and Mossy Creek Fly Fishing will take place in Harrisonburg, VA on May 11 and 12, 2013.For more info and to register go HEREI’ll be there – hope to see you!
Hey all Pennsylvania area anglers the paflyfish.com website is hosting a winter fly fishing photo contest. Start Date: December 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM, EST End Date: March 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM EST. All photos must be taken in Pennsylvania region, which includes: New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Ohio during the timeframe of the contest. The photo subject must be relevant to fly fishing in the region. So go ahead get out and fish and take a few pics. To be properly upfront and honest I don’t know if I can give this DVD a very objective review. I’ve met all of the folks involved and can call some friends (I think – or maybe I’m being too forward) and others are more acquaintances. So it’s hard to be completely objective. But nonetheless I’d like to spread the word about this project – just be forewarned that I may be a little biased. On the other hand – I did shell out my own money. Tying Tenkara Flies DVD Volume 1, is the first DVD produced by the folks at LearnTenkara.com. According to their website the video “is packed with 2.5 hours of video covering 17 different fly patterns, including traditional Japanese kebari, hybrids with Western flies and some patterns that are just plain fun to fish with a tenkara rod.” There is some introductory video from Japanese Tenkara Master Dr. Hisao Ishigaki and Daniel Galhardo discussing tenkara and tenkara flies. There is also a small bit of fishing footage and video of the flies as they appear underwater. For all the details go check out the page for the DVD – here. To be clear – it is not a “beginning fly tying video” per se. But these flies are for the most part very simple flies. If you know the basics of starting the thread on the hook, and doing a half-hitch, you’ll be able to get the hang of it. The tying instruction is great. The tyers all do a good job of clearly explaining each step of the process. No matter how much I think I know – it always seems like I learn something by watching other tyers. I picked up more than a few nifty ideas from this DVD too. Various tyers are featured, Dr. Ishigaki, Daniel Galhardo (of Tenkara USA), Chris Stewart (of TenkaraBum), Rob Worthing and ERiK Ostrander (both of Tenkara Guides)and Dennis Galyardt. The bulk of the tying instruction is done by Chris Stewart. And what about the flies? This is not a survey of Japanese Tenkara patterns. A few Japanese patterns are presented – but even these are altered a bit by the western tyers. This is not a criticism – but I just think it’s worth noting that this video is primarily tenkara flies as interpreted by western anglers, and it also includes some “non-tenkara” patterns. The overall tone of the video is pretty relaxed, but very well executed. You feel like the tyers are sitting down personally with you to show you how to tie flies. My favorite moments are when the filmmaker (Brian Flemming)chimes in from “off-stage” with a question. These always seem to spur some good commentary. My favorite single part of the video is watching Dr. Ishigaki tie his trademark fly. In spite of being hailed as a “Tenkara Master” Dr. Ishigaki comes across as truly humble and so thoroughly enthusiastic about tenkara. He’s got a childlike enthusiasm and playfulness that is infectious. So I enjoyed the DVD and learned a thing or two along the way. I know there is Volume 2 in the works, so I just want to put in my two cents and offer a wish list for the next one:
God job guys and looking forward to the next.
Don’t forget to tune in live to hear Tenkara USA’s Daniel Galhardo on Ask About Fly Fishing.com Internet Radio. If you’ve been dying to ask some questions about Daniel’s take on tenkara or about Tenkara USA you can submit questions for Daniel HERE. The episode airs live on Wednesday July 11, 2012 at the following times: 6:00 PM Pacific *Contest Deadline Extended to May 14, 2012 To see the entries so far click HERE For a while now, I have been itching to do some some tenkara themed woodcuts – the problem is, I need some inspiration, I need some pictures to work from. That’s where you all and this contest come in. I want to see photographs that express “What Tenkara is to Me”. They could be photos of streams, tenkara anglers, tenkara flies – or whatever says “tenkara” to you. I’ll judge the photos based on how they represent the tenkara experience. This is a way for me to get some inspiration but also a way for you all to share your tenkara experience. I can’t wait to see what you guys (and gals) come up with. First Prize: I’ll make a custom limited edition woodcut inspired by the photo. The first prize winner will get the number one print, hand numbered and signed. Also they’ll get a waterproof double sided foam-slit fly box (240 fly capacity – see photo below), and a tenkara oval car sticker. I understand that this prize is sort of an unknown – after all you don’t know how the woodcut will turn out, but that makes it more exciting right? For an idea of my style check out the Tenkara USA Summit 2012 poster that I did (see below). That will give you an idea of what to expect, however the actual woodcut will just be done in a single color (black). Additional Prizes: First 20 entries will get a tenkara logo oval car sticker. Permissions: By sending a photo for the contest you are giving me permission to use the photo as a basis for subsequent artworks, such as woodcuts, paintings, etc (that may be offered for sale). I will not use photos directly, only as inspiration for other works. All photos will be posted on a page on CastingAround for all to see and take inspiration from (I reserve the right to crop and/or otherwise edit photos). If I eventually use some of the other photos for a woodcut then I’ll email the submitter and offer them a chance to buy the number one print in the series at a discounted price. In the case of a painting the submitter will have the first dibs on buying the painting. To Enter: One entry per person. Send photo for entry in the contest via email (please limit attachment size to less than 2 megabytes). Include your full name, and a caption for the photo (if you’d like) in the body of the email. Please use your name as the name of the photo file (i.e. john_doe.jpeg). Email photos and any questions to: Deadline: The contest deadline is May 14th, 2012 Here’s the fly box that you can win:
Here’s a sample of my artwork style:
Tenkara ambassador and Tenkara USA founder Daniel Galhardo has a piece (Japanese Dreams: “Shower Climbing” in Search of Tenkara) in the newest issue of The Flyfish Journal (vol. 3, issue 3). You can buy the issue directly from Tenkara USA (including some TUSA stickers) – or of course anywhere the magazine is normally available. The story is very well written. It explores the history of tenkara, the re-emergence of tenkara in Japan and Daniel’s personal tenkara journey. Just as Daniel uncovered tenkara from where it was hidden (in plain site), the careful reader will discover well-crafted and subtle metaphor and imagery in Galhardo’s story. Galhardo’s unsure and potentially disastrous climb up a Japanese waterfall mirrors his personal uncertain path from a successful and secure career to tenkara evangelist and Tenkara USA founder. I love metaphor in this passage as Daniel describes his difficult climb up the waterfall:
A very good read – plus great photography. Also plenty of other great photos and writing in the issue too. Hey folks a little thing I’ve been working on has just gone live on MidCurrent, it’s a Q&A with Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA. Check it out. Much thanks to Daniel and to MidCurrent. |
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