Ep. 26: Foraging & Fishing with Ari Rockland-Miller (The Mushroom Forager)
In Episode 26 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew discuss the intersection of tenkara fishing and foraging with special guest Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager. Ari's unique background as a professional mycophile who has a growing passion and knowledge for tenkara lends itself to an interesting conversation we're sure you'll enjoy.We talk with Ari about the world of mushroom foraging, discussing the safest mushrooms to start with on your foraging journey (and those to stay away from), the best seasons for combining foraging and fishing, the diversity of wild foods including edible greens, and delicious cooking and effective preservation techniques. Throughout the interview, Ari not only ties the two hobbies together, but focuses on the importance of sustainable harvesting practices and the joy of connecting with nature.Show Notes & Links:0:00:05 - Introductions0:02:00 - Ari Rockland-Miller & The Mushroom Forager0:07:12 - Ari & Tenkara0:09:25 - How to Start Foraging Safely0:13:04 - Beginner-Friendly Mushrooms0:18:27 - Poisonous Mushrooms & Phone Apps for ID0:25:13 - Foraging in Tenkara's History0:31:06 - Ari's Approach to Foraging & Fishing0:35:31 - Ari's Recipe for Trout & Mushrooms0:37:19 - The Seasonality of Foraging & Fishing0:44:57 - Golden Oysters & Invasives0:47:42 - How to Harvest Mushrooms - Trailwaters Mesh Foraging Bag0:55:40 - Smurfs & other Mushroom-based Creatures0:56:35 - Story Time with Bill0:59:00 - Ari's Biggest Mushroom Haul01:03:23 - Ari's Final Thoughts01:06:28 - Contacting Ari01:16:32 - Closing RemarksWant to see more? Visit Tenkara Angler
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Ep. 25: Destinations
In Episode 25 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew explore five fishing destinations, including Spring Creek in Pennsylvania, warm water fishing opportunities in Southwest Wisconsin, brook trout in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Northern Portugal's native brown trout, and North Georgia's "trout town", Blue Ridge. They share tips for fishing in these areas, and discuss the unique characteristics of each location, including accessibility, types of fish, and local culture through personal experiences. You'll be sure to want to add a few of these locations to your fishing travel plans!Show Notes & Links:0:00:25 - Introductions 0:01:15 - Upcoming Community Events0:07:45 - Pennsylvania's Spring Creek - TCO Fly Shop - Flyfisher's Paradise- Keystone Fly Fishing0:27:28 - Wisconsin Warmwater Smallmouth- Dodgeville, WI- Smallmouth Alliance0:40:34 - White Mountains of New Hampshire- White Mountains Tenkara Campout- Lost River Valley Campground- Squaretail- North Country Angler0:50:04 - Portugal- Antonio Rodrigues / Minho Fly Fishing- Monção, Portugal- The Last Old Place1:03:14 - Blue Ridge, Georgia- Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival- Cohutta Fishing Company- Toccoa River Outfitters- Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods- Sabor a Puebla- Expedition: Bigfoot- Trout Fishing in North Georgia- Fly Fishing for Peach State Trout- Doin' Stuff with Zane01:16:32 - Closing RemarksWant to see more? Visit Tenkara Angler
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Ep. 24: Preseason Preparation & Broken Rods
In Episode 24 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Mike, Anthony, Bill, and Matt discuss their preseason preparations for the upcoming spring tenkara fishing season. They cover essential topics regarding the three major categories of gear - rods, flies, and lines - focusing on rod care and preventative maintenance, storage solutions, cleaning techniques, common causes of rod breakage, and best practices for new anglers. Once done with gear, the conversation turns to fishing preparation, including scouting techniques, knot tying, journaling, and personal goal setting.Show Notes & Links:00:07 - Introductions00:34 - Pre-Season Preparation Overview02:03 - Rod Care and Maintenance Practices- Anthony's Video: Tenkara Tips - Tenkara Rod Maintenance- Bill's Air Blaster12:34 - Preventative Maintenance and Spare Parts14:29 - Common Causes of Rod Breakage20:30 - Best Practices for New Anglers24:17 - Dealing with Stuck Sections26:26 - Rod Socks and Lost Tip Caps- Universal Tip Caps27:37 - Fishing Stories of Broken Rods33:09 - Flies, Tying, & Organizing Fly Boxes44:02 - Line Management and Preparation- Level Line Podcast: Exploring Tenkara Lines- DRAGONtail Line Winders48:58 - Scouting Water & Gathering Intel- onX for property lines51:16 - Renewing Your License, Bill the Outlaw52:12 - Keeping a Fishing Journal55:30 - Setting Personal Goals for Fishing57:55 - Understanding Insects and Ecosystems- The Bug Book- Hatches II- Upper Midwest Hatches01:04:35 - Which Way Did Bill Go?01:06:17 - Practice Casting and Knot Tying01:10:33 - Closing RemarksWant to see more? Visit Tenkara Angler
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Ep. 23: Tenkara Presentation Techniques
In Episode 23 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast Anthony, Bill, Dave and Tom discuss various tenkara presentation and fly manipulation techniques. Dead drift, upstream & downstream pulling, tomezuri, and "pon pon" are covered emphasizing their effectiveness in catching fish and the best equipment to use to execute each.
The podcast isn't meant to be a comprehensive seminar on tenkara techniques but rather an introduction. The idea is to familiarize anglers with the basic concepts of active fly manipulation. The Tenkara Angler crew share their personal takes on how they use active fly manipulation in their own fishing. The goal is to help anglers add to and develop their own tenkara tool boxes.
Show Notes & Links:
0:00:08 - Introductions
0:02:41 - Books & Resources- Tenkara by Daniel Galhardo- How to Fool Fish with Simple Flies by Paul Gaskell & John Pearson- Super Clear Level Line Tenkara by Dr. Hisao Ishigaki
0:05:00 - The Importance(?) of Dead Drift
0:16:40 - The Pause and Drift Technique
0:21:00 - Pulling Presentations
0:25:05 - The Importance of Gear Selection
0:31:45 - Understanding the Upstream Pull
0:37:13 - The Concept of Tomezuri
0:47:30 - Exploring the "Pon Pon" Technique
00:57:57 - Strategies for Catching the 'Gatekeeper' Trout
01:01:55 - Bill's Book Club- Understanding Trout Behavior by John Goddard & Brian Clarke
01:04:51 - Lifting and Swinging Flies- Leisenring Lift
01:10:17 - Final Thoughts
Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode:
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Ep. 22: Gifts Anglers Really Want
In Episode 22 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line podcast, Amanda, Anthony, Bill, Matt & Mike discuss current events in the tenkara fishing community, including online kebari tying classes, new rod releases, and upcoming events.
The conversation then turns holiday gifts that anglers really want. No "Big Mouth Billy Bass" wall decorations here. The team shares humorous and practical takes on fishing gifts they'd wouldn't mind giving or receiving. Our discussion wraps up with some memorable fishing experiences from the past year as well as an announcement of a special art contest ,"Paint Matt's Adventure Van" with great prizes that you don't want to miss!
Show Notes & Links:
0:00:06 - Introduction
0:01:37 - Current Events- Online Kebari Tying Classes- Rocky MTN Compa Rod- Taunki Kunoichi Rod- White Mountains Tenkara Campout- Wisconsin Driftless Tenkara Campout- Tenkara Angler Events Page
0:17:24 - Holiday Gifts Tenkara Anglers Really Want- Nippers- Orvis Fishing Shirt- Fly Winder Pro Mag Mount- DRAGONtail Furled Lines- Miss Mayfly Waders- Airbnb Gift Cards- Tenkara Angler Gear on Amazon- John Galligan Books- Tippet Guide Spools- Trouthunter Tippet- Gift a Fishing License- 2024 Tenkara Angler Gift Guide
0:35:18 - Meandering Conversation- Gas Station Food: Wawa, Sheetz, Kwik-Trip, Kum & Go- Christmas Trees- Name Anthony's Irritable Betta Fish
0:38:44 - Looking Back Fondly on 2024
0:52:09 - "Paint Matt's Adventure Van" Contest
0:55:08 - Closing Remarks
Brand Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: DRAGONtail, Tanuki, Rocky MTN Tenkara, Red Brook Tenkara
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