@nytimes.com Can we get an extra-hard mode on Crossplay? I win at 95% on Hard mode.

The downside of coming up with a cool password that is both strong and easy to remember is not being able to tell it to anyone who would appreciate it.

#cybersecurity #correcthorsebatterystaple
PS I usually let my password mgr come up with them, but I do have to invent some for work apps.

a black and purple fishing fly on a stone

three green and yellow fishing flies on a stone

a black and purple fishing fly and a yellow and green fishing fly rest in a scallop shell

Newly launched in the shop!
jayskebarishop.etsy.com

Yonaka kebari - CDC futsu with anchoring and lifelike movement
Peacock Badger Honryu kebari - my Peacock Badger Futsu, now with more sinking action.

H/T to jmic8 on IG for the name suggestion on the Yonaka kebari.

Hey, that's what my wild pineapple bonsai tree looks like

a black and purple fishing fly on a stone, with the text "What's my name?" in bold white text above it.

I don't usually feel compelled to name my flies, but this CDC Futsu feels like it needs one. Any suggestions?

#flytying #flyfishing #tenkara #kebari

You want someone to sell Road Kones? I could probably be convinced.

Thanks for the awesome podcast episode! So many new ideas/materials I want to try out now.

Two fishing flies on a stone

A black and purple fishing fly on a stone

Three green and yellow fishing flies on a stone

Coming soon to the Etsy shop! I just need to tie up a few more of each and write up the listings.

#tenkara #flyfishing #flytying #kebari

Firehole is my go-to. In my experience, the sizing is on par with "standard" Mustad hooks, just with wider gapes. Fulling Mill runs a little short. Moonlit Hooks are supposed to be quite nice and have a good following in the #tenkara community.

Truth. When folding laundry, it's often a game of "is this my wife's shirt or my daughter's dress?" when I encounter an unfamiliar item.

A collection of colorful fly tying threads, flosses, tinsels, and furs.

My #flytying resolution: get out of my color comfort zone and try some louder colors out. My paltat has been rather restrained til now. Not sure how much of this will end up in my shop patterns, but it will be a growth experience. #kebari #tenkara #flyfishing

A cream and orange fishing fly rests on a shell

Two white and cream fishing flies rest on a wooden surface

A black and red fishing fly rests on a ridged stone

A small brook trout held in hand at the water's surface

Flash sale at the kebari shop! 10% off all in-stock flies Nov 26-Dec 2. Trout not included.

jayskebarishop.etsy.com

#flyfishing #tenkara #flytying #fixedlinefreaks #wetfly #etsyseller #fishing

Sweet! Yes, I'm so impressed with the flies that came through. All top notch ties.

PS looks like you got one of mine in your batch!

Imagine there's a new exciting restaurant in town, and everyone tells you about the unusual and interesting food. But when you go, the whole menu is stuff Grandma made when you visited, pot pies, and Thanksgiving dinner.
It'd still be pretty great, just not what you thought you were getting into.

I have a funny problem with sit down Italian restaurants. Because of my Anglo-American side, my brain classes them like other 'ethnic' restaurants. But because of my Italian -American side, when I actually get there it's all comfort foods. #foodsky

A sketch showing options for fishing flies.

A red and gray fishing fly rests on a stone.

As I get in to tying season, what are some types of tenkara-oriented flies you wish were available in shops? For inspiration, here's some sketches and a prototype from a custom order that didn't pan out. #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari #flytying

A map of the Continental United States highlighting different states, with pins demarking specific zip codes.

Thanks everyone who's supported my fly shop. My sales are small potatoes, but it's been way more successful than I dreamed. I've sent flies to 23 zip codes in 17 states, and sold over 3x my expected best case scenario. Thank you all for the support!
#flytying #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari #maps #map

Sweet! Those look great.

Two dark fishing flies of different size on a white background

My best seller dark futsu kebari is now available in size 14 as well as the original 12! Get yours here:

jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/1880...

#tenkara #kebari #flytying #flyfishing

Well, I'm honored! The palmer futsu is one of my faves, but I need to get another saddle in that color. Used up all the size 14 feathers! I still have size 12, which would probably be ok. I worry about the sink rate with that much hackle sticking out.

Thanks for choosing my flies for the swap! I've got to figure out what I want to contribute still.

Nice catch, for sure! It's wild to me how you folks get shad runs we can only dream about now here in their native East Coast rivers.

Sweet! Probably the young of the year heading downstream.

Thanks!

Sweet! Looks like a nice day on the water at a great looking spot.

An enameled steel mug with a picture of a brook trout sits on an office desk

A hand holding an enameled steel mug with a black and white logo, over a desk.

Got samples in of my POD camp mug designs and brought one to office camp. Overall, I'm pleased with how they turned out. However, I decided to hit pause on trying to sell them while I figure out whether they fit with my core mission of tying great #tenkara flies.
#flytying #flyfishing #coffeebreak

Sweet! We like the Ukiyo in our house. If it's a big cousin to that rod, we'll probably like this one, too.

Honestly, I would recommend just composting the drops. They're often pretty astringent, and cooking just makes that worse.

Adjusted the pricing to include shipping. Otherwise, there are some situations where I'd be losing money!

Thanks for the feedback. I have a hard time anyone would want something with my logo on it.

Right now, I'm only using a base product that I've personally had experience with and am satisfied with. Let me know if anyone has any requests. Link to the mug aboe:
jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/4343...