All About Tenkara Nets & Net Making

Tenkara nets have some key advantages over most other nets, and they can be a lot of fun to make as well.

• What are tenkara nets
• What are the differences between tenkara nets and other fly-fishing nets, the advantages of tenkara nets for fly-fishing, and how to use a tenkara net
• What are the best sizes for tenkara nets
• How tenkara nets are made
• The origins and history of tenkara nets
• How to make a tenkara net
• What tree to use for making tenkara nets
• How to select a branch for making your tenkara net
• Ideal handle size for a tenkara net and how to land a fish with your net
• Ideal tenkara net shape
• Wabi-sabi: tenkara nets with character
• Preventing tenkara net breakage and fixing a tenkara net
• When to collect a branch for making a tenkara net
• What tools you need to make a tenkara net
• How to shape a branch with steam
• Drying a branch to make your tenkara net
• Prevent cracks when working with wood and your tenkara net
• Splicing the joint of a tenkara net hoop
• How to finish your tenkara net: varnishes, sanding, etc
• How to attach the mesh bag to your tenkara net
• Teaser! New Tenkara USA net on the horizon!