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Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast
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Your home for smart discussion of tenkara and other forms of fixed line fly fishing.
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Recent Episodes
June 28, 2026
Ep. 36: Stirring the Tenkara Pot
<p>In Episode 36 of the Level Line Podcast, Tenkara Angler editors Mike Agneta, Matt Sment, and Anthony Naples kick things off with summer updates before Anthony decides to stir the pot, and from there, the panel dives headfirst into some of tenkara's most debated topics. Is tenkara simplicity overrated? What actually counts as "real" tenkara? What are your biggest tenkara pet peeves? Things stay lively, occasionally spicy, and always fun.</p><p>The episode wraps with the results of a recent Tenkara Angler reader and listener survey covering what the community enjoys most and wants to see more of going forward. Stick around for it, there are a few surprises in there worth hearing. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!</p><p><strong>Episode Show Notes & Links:</strong></p><p>0:00:06 - Welcome & Introductions</p><p>0:01:42 - Summer Updates</p><p>0:04:52 - Blind Rankings - Fish</p><p>0:13:50 - Favorite Eating Fish</p><p>0:17:49 - Is This "Tenkara"?</p><p>0:22:43 - Tenkara vs. Fixed Line Fly Fishing</p><p>0:30:15 - Tenkara Pet Peeves</p><p>0:39:49 - Is Tenkara Simplicity Overrated?</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4oPLMC1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Simple Fly Fishing</a></p><p>0:49:07 - Matt's One Fly Experiment</p><p>0:53:25 - Tenkara Angler Survey Results</p><p><a href="https://tenkaraangler.com/2026/06/08/tenkara-angler-at-the-half-a-mid-year-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tenkara Angler At The Half</a></p><p><a href="https://tenkaraangler.com/tag/sunday-riffles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sunday Morning Riffles</a></p><p><a href="https://dragontailtenkara.com/?ref=tenang" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DRAGONtail Newsletters</a></p><p>1:10:00 - Closing Thoughts</p><p>Want to see more? Visit <a href="https://tenkaraangler.com">Tenkara Angler</a></p>
May 31, 2026
Ep. 35: Women in Tenkara & The Outdoors
<p>In Episode 35 of the Level Line Podcast, Tenkara Angler panelist <strong>Amanda Hoffner</strong> takes the hosting chair for an all-women conversation featuring four incredible anglers from across the country: <strong>Auna Kaufmann</strong> (Wyoming), <strong>Caitlin Costa</strong> (Connecticut), and <strong>Haley Beaupre</strong> & <strong>Victoria Hussey</strong> (North Carolina).</p><p>Together, they cover everything from rod selection and fly tying to women-only tenkara events, conservation policy, mental health in the outdoors, and what makes the tenkara community feel different from the rest of the fly fishing world. A change of pace and genuinely entertaining, this one is worth the full watch & listen. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!</p><p><strong>Episode Show Notes & Links:</strong></p><p>00:12 – Welcome & Introductions<br>– Victoria: North Carolina – <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/crownvic63.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victoria’s Bluesky</a><br>– Auna: Wyoming – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aun.the.road.again/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Auna’s Instagram</a> | <a href="https://artemis.nwf.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artemis Sportswomen</a><br>– Haley: North Carolina – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hbwnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haley’s Instagram</a><br>– Caitlin: Connecticut – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/outdoorsydesignerlife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caitlin’s Instagram</a></p><p>03:53 – Victoria’s Gear Setup & Why Rod Weight Matters for Women</p><p>06:45 – The Fulcrum Problem: Short Arms, Long Rods & Casting Fatigue</p><p>08:21 – Auna’s Rod Selections for Wyoming’s large and small waters</p><p>12:26 – Haley: Gear Talk & Minimalist Approach</p><p>17:57 – Caitlin: Discovering Tenkara Through <a href="https://www.backcountryhunters.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Backcountry Hunters & Anglers</a></p><p>19:17 – What Caitlin Loves About Tenkara: Packability, Simplicity & the ADHD Factor</p><p>20:30 – Connecticut’s <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/becoming-an-outdoors-woman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program</a></p><p>21:14 – Feeling Safe, Competent & Welcomed in the Tenkara Community</p><p>22:02 – Being a Woman Alone in the Woods</p><p>23:25 – Victoria & Haley Planning a Women’s Tenkara Campout in Western NC</p><p>26:29 – Auna Announces Women’s Tenkara Event in Wyoming – August 2026</p><p>29:40 – Tenkara’s Low Barrier to Entry & High Ceiling for Mastery</p><p>30:50 – Caitlin: Nature, Mental Health & Rewriting the Outdoor Narrative</p><p>32:32 – Victoria: The Tenkara Community’s Unique, Nerdy, Nurturing Vibe</p><p>34:19 – Haley: Why Tenkara Spaces Feel More Inclusive Than Western Fly Fishing Communities</p><p>37:20 – Auna: Getting Into Tenkara Without Knowing Anyone Who Fishes It</p><p>39:48 – Auna’s Path: Wildlife Ecology, Wyoming Wildlife Federation & Conservation Lobbying</p><p>42:56 – Amanda’s Upcoming Women’s Event in New Mexico & Closing Thoughts</p><p>Want to see more? Visit <a href="https://tenkaraangler.com">Tenkara Angler</a></p>
May 3, 2026
Ep. 34: Why Native Fish Matter with Bob Mallard Native Fish Coalition
<p>In Episode 34 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, In this episode, the Tenkara Angler panelists welcome a truly special guest: <strong>Bob Mallard</strong>, Executive Director of the <a href="https://nativefishcoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Native Fish Coalition</strong></a> (NFC) and one of the most passionate voices in native fish advocacy today.</p><p>Bob brings a remarkable background to this conversation; 15 years running a Maine fly shop on the Kennebec, hundreds of articles across publications from Fly Fisherman to Outdoor Life, five published books (including <a href="https://amzn.to/3QiASaE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Squaretail: The Definitive Guide to Brook Trout and Where to Find Them</a>), and co-founding the Native Fish Coalition, which has grown from a single chapter in Maine to 21 chapters spanning Maine to Arkansas in just a few years.</p><p>The NFC’s mission is simple but powerful: wild native fish, for the sake of the fish, not just for fishing. And as Bob explains in this wide-ranging conversation, that message is resonating with a new generation of anglers who are showing up in big numbers. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!</p><p><strong>Episode Show Notes & Links:</strong></p><p>00:10 - Introduction & Panel Welcome</p><p>02:51 - Meet Bob Mallard: Background & Career Path<br>- Article: <a href="https://tenkaraangler.com/2020/06/07/ecological-purity-in-praise-of-wild-native-fish/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ecological Purity</a></p><p>06:20 - The Native Fish Coalition: From One Chapter to 21</p><p>09:00 - What Makes NFC Different and Why It Attracts Young Anglers</p><p>11:13 - Pushback from the Fly Fishing Industry</p><p>12:46 - Small Streams, New Anglers & a Different Kind of Fishing Culture</p><p>14:10 - The Brown Trout Problem: Recreation vs. True Conservation</p><p>17:39 - "Traditional Fish Conservation Isn't Conservation, It's Recreation"</p><p>18:51 - NFC vs. Trout Unlimited: How They Differ</p><p>21:14 - Can Brook Trout Come Back to Limestone Streams in PA?</p><p>23:02 - Urban Stream Conservation: Finding Fish Where No One Looked</p><p>25:09 - Working With Watershed Groups Instead of Fishing Groups</p><p>25:46 - Hatcheries, License Fees & the Broken Trout Model</p><p>30:57 - Climate Change, Warming Waters & Shifting Fish Populations</p><p>35:54 - The New Hampshire Habitat Project: NFC & Tenkara Community Work Together <br>- Article: <a href="https://nativefishcoalition.org/campaigns/2025/6/23/nfc-plants-trees-on-wild-native-brook-trout-stream-in-new-hampshire" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFC Plants Trees on Wild Native Brook Trout Stream</a></p><p>39:53 - Why Tenkara Anglers & Native Fish Conservation Are Natural Allies <br>- Article: <a href="https://tenkaraangler.com/2023/02/13/tenkara-and-native-fish-its-cut-and-dry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tenkara & Native Fish</a></p><p>42:46 - Bob's Books, Including <a href="https://amzn.to/3QiASaE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Squaretail: The Definitive Brook Trout Guide</a> </p><p>44:32 - Bob Tries Tenkara - What He Thought </p><p>49:14 - NFC Chapters, Growth & What's Next </p><p>51:03 - What You Can Do Right Now for Native Fish<br>- <a href="https://nativefishcoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFC Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nativefishcoalition/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFC Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEz6sQn9ITtR6iYrP1HCXgg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFC YouTube</a><br>- <a href="https://bobmallard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bob's Website</a></p><p>55:49 - Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off</p><p>Want to see more? Visit <a href="https://tenkaraangler.com">Tenkara Angler</a></p>
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