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

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

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

My kid landing his first trout ever!!Even better that it’s on a fixed line. #tenkara #kebari #fixedlineangling

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

Late Summer Off-Season Part 2: Confidence Flies Article by Devin McPhillips Fly-tying is a great way to do something fishing-related with 20 spare minutes on a weeknight, or anytime fishing isn’t possible. My son embraced tying as soon as we started tenkara, and we’ve had fun reproducing whatever patterns we find on YouTube. It’s always fun to catch a fish on a fly that we tied ourselves. My flies aren’t often elegant, but I can be prolific, especially in the off-season.

Late Summer Off-Season Part 2:
Confidence Flies
Article by Devin McPhillips
#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

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

Tenkara Angler Fall 2025 Kebari Swap Let’s do a Community Kebari Swap! With the summer quickly coming to a close, we thought it might be a good idea to hold a “Fall 2025 Kebari Swap” here at Tenkara Angler. Our friend Chuck Grimmett has volunteered to be our “Kebari Coordinator” for this event. He’s going to lay down the rules, details, and deadlines. If you want to participate, you’ll register using the form included in this post and then send him your flies – 

Tenkara Angler Fall 2025 Kebari Swap
Let’s do a Community Kebari Swap!
#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

Hot Spot Futsu Kebari I wrote a bit about fly fishing brand collaborations on Friday, but it occurred to me that I never mentioned the recent partnership I personally participated in with a fly fishing brand. At least I never mentioned it here on the Troutrageous! mothership, even though I might have called it out elsewhere. Jason Klass of Tenkara Talk and I were approached by…

Hot Spot Futsu Kebari

#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

When you buy flies, how much do you care about the hook brand? The hooks I use for the shop are getting hard to come by, especially in the most popular size.
Would you prefer:

-I use the same hooks at the expense of product availability
-Find comparable alternatives
#flyfishing #kebari #tenkara

Limited Edition Kebari from Tenkara USA and Friends A few months back I was approached by Tenkara USA to see if I'd like to do a kebari design collaboration with them for their online store. They were reaching out to a few people in the tenkara community, including Jason Klass (Tenkara Talk) on this project, expanding upon a previous release by TJ Ferreira. As a result, I'm excited to report that today they will be offering three new kebari patterns, two from Jason & one from me, for a limited time in their store.

Limited Edition Kebari from Tenkara USA and Friends

Jason Klass & I designed three kebari that are available through Tenkara USA for a limited time!

#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

a collection of four fishing flies on a wooden background

a pale fishing fly on a ridged stone

Back in stock! Kebari starter collection, with an updated design on the Pale Jun kebari. This is a curated selection of unweighted flies to handle most tenkara situations.

Get yours here while they last:
jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/1884...
#kebari #tenkara #flyfishing #flytying

A pelt full of long feathers dangles across a table.

Spending a few hours at the vise today in an attempt to restock some items in the Etsy shop.

#tenkara #kebari #flyfishing #flytying

Tenkara kebari flies

Futzing around on the vise this afternoon, tying up some futsu #kebari I've become fond of. Wool yarn body, a few twists of white stiff hackle, and a red thread head. Not the prettiest, but they'll do. Probably finish up the dozen after dinner... 🤘

#flyfishing #tenkara #flytying #teamfutsu

a hand holding five different colored spools of thread

Free #flytying class TONIGHT at the Nashua, NH public library. Tools and materials provided for up to 10 participants. Come pick your thread color and learn to tie some great flies!
#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

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@tenkaraangler.bsky.social is raising funds to help "keep public lands public hands" with proceeds benefiting Backcountry Hunters & Anglers land initiatives... Check out the limited edition, themed grab bags with #kebari & other #tenkara accessories !

Brook trout in a net

Brook trout under water

A beautiful pond

Fixed line angler

Long drive from NC to NH. A cracked wind screen in PA, maple syrup in Vermont, great fellowship with other like-minded anglers & more bug bites. Also some wild weather. Fun time fishing in the Whites. #tenkara #kebari #fixedlineangling

Brook trout in a net

Brook trout in water

A pretty stream

A pretty “pond” in the mountains

After 2 days of driving from NC, I made it to New Hampshire & managed to get some fish on. #tenkara #kebari #fixedlineangling #whitemountains

a pale fishing fly on a ridged stone.

assorted fishing flies in the palm of a hand.

Two new listings in the shop. Hothead badger palmer kebari and a four-fly grab bag. All tied on wide gape barbless hooks Firehole Outdoors.

Get yours here:
jayskebarishop.etsy.com

#tenkara #kebari #flyfishing

Simplifying “Fly Choices” While Leaving Room for Creativity  There are days I hate having to make decisions. I have moderate adult ADHD, and it can be a real challenge. On top of that, I am easily distracted—yet I can also hyper-focus on certain things. Lately, I have noticed more people around me dealing with the same tug-of war. I suspect, though I can’t prove, that our digital age of information overload plays a big role in this.

Simplifying "Fly Choices" While Leaving Room for Creativity
A Tenkara Lifestyles column by Dennis Vander Houwen

#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

Fly Tying for Beginners Experience the thrill of fishing with a fly you tied yourself through this workshop with local hobbyist Jay Guarneri and Nate Harris from Stone River Outfitters. You'll learn...

I'll be leading a free fly tying class at the Nashua Library on June 26th. 6-8 PM. Learn how to tie some basic wet and dry flies. Materials and tools will be provided for up to 10 participants.
No pre-registration; first come, first served.
#kebari #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

A beautiful waterfall

Hello fixed line anglers! Here’s your official invite to join us at Davidson River Campground in Brevard North Carolina Oct 3-5 for the second annual Western NC Tenkara Campout. Make your camping reservations through recreation.gov. #tenkara #fixedlineangling #kebari #wnc

Putting a few items on clearance. Use code BYEBYE for 15% the Dark Jun and Gray Sakasa kebari.
jayskebarishop.etsy.com
#tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

We need to come up with a name for an assembly of #kebari... a swarm, a hatch, a squadron, etc... Either way, looking great! I did a bunch of beadhead sakasa tying this weekend to get ready for my upcoming trip to the Driftless...

A man in a stream pulls in a trout

A woman with a trout & a rod is happy

Friends fishing at a beautiful waterfall

A man fishes in a mountain stream

Fixed line angler friends in western North Carolina @ladytenkarabum.bsky.social @tenkaraangler.bsky.social #tenkara #kebari #dragontailtenkara #tenkaratanuki #fixedlineappalachia

A green and gray specked fish

A creek

Seiyu 33 tenkara rod

A brightly colored sunfish

Spent a few hours on my urban creek. Aside from the poison ivy choked banks and some trash after storms, it’s a pretty nice stream. It’s also loaded with fish. A little surprised with the crappie.
#tenkara #kebari #fixedlineangling

10 fishing flies on a dark background with a feather in front

Working on restocking the shop. A batch of pale futsu #kebari for the Kebari Starter Collection. #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

a grafted tree showing new growth

a fishing fly posed on a stone

Just realized two of my hobbies (grafting trees and fly tying) have the following in common:
-use natural materials
-precise placement of materials
-wrapping things tightly
-precision cuts
-considered an arcane skill by many
#flytying #flyfishing #kebari #gardening

A fly vise with a large base Tools are arranged on the base.

Major tying station upgrade from Etsy. This thing is overkill, unnecessarily large, and I love it. Gives a rock solid foundation. The top of the vise came unscrewed without the base budging one bit. Can't wait to tie some with the new base. Original 1995 Renzetti base for reference #flytying #kebari