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John Gonter's avatar

I love this stuff.

Tenkara is the bow to rod and reels' barrels and powder.

I go after panfish with Tenkara from a dock and breakwater so my dog can swim. Probably nothing I do is Tenkara "this way" or "that way" only. But I catch dozens of fish with it, on flies I've been learning to tie myself. Is that not simplicity at its finest?

I watched a fellow once as he filled a bucket with yellow perch with a Tenkara rod, snell hook and worms. I had to admire his simple approach--though I'm sure purists would be horrified.

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Christian Pung's avatar

I'm currently making my way through Discourses right now... I've been loving these.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Thanks Christian, glad you like them.

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Steve Grim's avatar

"I’ve regretted not going fishing more than I have regretted going."

I love this, and will probably borrow it from time to time.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to use it at will.

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The (Wild)erness Journal's avatar

Loved all of the philosophical quotes in here from some wise sages. Great read.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Many thanks. It's proven to be a enlightening exercise.

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Tom Hickman's avatar

You touch on great and timeless stuff in this one, Tom. Great observations, well captured.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Thanks! This exercise is akin to fishing new water, what's around the bend is both enticing and intriguing.

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