Thought that lightweight backpacking and fishing along the way weren’t compatible? Think again.
Tenkara was born and still lives in the mountains of Japan. Although likely dating back further, the earliest recorded mention of the Tenkara fishing style dates back to 1878, when British diplomat Ernest Mason Satow referenced it in his work. At that time, Tenkara was a tool used by commercial fishermen out of necessity and simplicity.
Rods were constructed from bamboo, lines were han