Having taken about a five year hiatus from practicing Tenkara, coming back to such a broadened pool of resources was a real treat. I remember first meeting Daniel and my mentor-to-be Jason at a fly fishing expo in 2013; I was just beginning my delve into fly fishing, and was scouring Youtube and Google for anything regarding this immersive form of fly fishing. After that meeting, and some river mileage under my belt, I was hooked. Fast forward to today, with how popular Tenkara has become outside of Japan as both a main form of practice as well as a great addition to any fisherpersons' quiver, Tenkara- the book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to get started, build upon their experience, or fine-tune their practice. This book is a culmination of years of shared experience, research, and time on the water; most importantly, it emphasizes in the first few pages the importance of tradition and proficiency for generations of Japanese, properly citing Tenkara masters in Japan and highlighting its cultural origins.