In Episode 33 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, host Mike Agneta is joined by Tenkara Angler panelists Matt Sment and Bill Robichaud to welcome one of tenkara’s most respected voices, Robert Worthing of Tenkara Guides, LLC. Rob has just released his long-awaited book, Demon’s Game: The Oni School of Tenkara Fly Fishing, and the conversation digs deep into the philosophy, science, and advanced technique behind this landmark release.

Rob has spent 10+ years studying under Masami Sakakibara who is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenkara masters, and has guided clients on the Provo River and beyond through the Oni Tenkara School. Demon’s Game is his effort to preserve Masami’s legacy and bring the most advanced tenkara concepts into print for English-speaking anglers for the first time.

Whether you’re picking up a tenkara rod for the first time or you’ve been fishing fixed line for years, this episode and Rob’s book will give you new ways to see the water, understand the fish, and elevate your game. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

Episode Show Notes & Links:

00:00:07 – Introduction & Welcome

00:01:03 – Meet Rob Worthing: Background & Tenkara Guides LLC
– Tenkara Guides, LLC
– Advanced Tenkara Clinic

00:03:06 – What Is Demon’s Game & Why This Book?

00:05:13 – How Rob First Met Masami Sakakibara
– About Masami Sakakibara

00:06:55 – The Birth of the Oni Tenkara School

00:08:07 – Early “Aha Moments” Watching Masami Fish

00:11:42 – Inside the Book: Structure, Science & Philosophy

00:14:05 – How the Book Serves as an Oni School Syllabus

00:18:30 – Tenkara Flies: Matching the Hatch, Oni Style

00:23:24 – Trout Vision & the Science of How Fish See

00:26:21 – Trout Senses Beyond Sight: Sound, Shadow & Stealth

00:29:11 – Is This Book for Beginners or Advanced Anglers?

00:31:11 – The Philosophy of Lifelong Learning in Tenkara

00:34:04 – Bill’s Story: Putting Oni Techniques to the Test on the Stream

00:36:34 – Rob’s Story: An Real World Application of Stealth

00:39:39 – Hydrology and the Movement of Water

00:44:39 – Tracer Flies for Visibility and Manipulation

00:46:32 – The Book vs. Oni School

00:50:15 – Gear Talk: Rods, Lines, Flies & Fishing Oni Style
– Tenkara no Oni Shop

00:55:31 – Future Oni Schools & Where to Find Rob in 2026

00:58:53 – Where to Buy Demon’s Game
– Kendall Hunt | Amazon

01:00:26 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off

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In Episode 32 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast Mike Agneta talks with special guest Kris Franqui and contributing editor Tom Davis about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including their favorite spots in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Kris covers the massive Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, a paradise with over 300 fishable alpine lakes, many containing wild cutthroat, golden, rainbow, and brook trout. Tom then expands the discussion to the wider Yellowstone ecosystem, covering areas in western Wyoming and eastern Idaho, including the famous Snake, Green, and Madison River drainages, and the unique fluvial grayling of the Big Hole River in Montana. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

Episode Show Notes & Links:

00:00:15 - Introductions
- Tenkara on the Trail
- Episode 8: Fish Stories 2

00:02:20 - 2026 Tenkara Events
- Tenkara Angler Events Page
- Mostly Tenkara: New Hampshire Part 1 | Part 2

00:15:46 - Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

00:16:15 - Kris Franqui Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
- 00:17:22 - About Kris
- 00:21:31 - About the Region
- 00:28:57 - Fishing
- 00:34:28 - Planning a Trip
- Fishing the Beartooths (book)
- 2025 Mountain Lakes Guide (pdf)
- 00:50:54 - Fishing & Safety Gear
- 01:05:29 - Other Things to Do

01:08:14 - Tom Davis General Overview:
Yellowstone National Park, Western Wyoming, Eastern Idaho, SW Montana
- 01:16:16 - Wind River Range
- 01:17:17 - Green River Drainage
- 01:18:13 - Yellowstone River Drainage
- 01:19:51 - Snake River Drainage
- 01:22:06 - Eastern Idaho
- 01:23:33 - Southwest Montana

01:30:15 - Final Thoughts

Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: ⁠DRAGONtail Tenkara⁠

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In this episode, we explore tenkara fly fishing in Patagonia, Chile, with lodge owner Jeff Wells of Fundo Los Leones. We discuss what makes Patagonian trout fishing unique, how tenkara performs in South American waters, and what anglers should know when planning a fishing trip to Patagonia.

Jeff shares insights on the history of trout in the region, the landscapes and rivers of Chilean Patagonia, wildlife encounters, eco-tourism opportunities, gear considerations, and the difference between DIY travel and staying at a fishing lodge. Whether you’re dreaming of a Patagonia fly fishing adventure or simply curious about tenkara in the Southern Hemisphere, this conversation offers practical tips and inspiring stories from the water.

Show Notes & Links:

00:00:06 – Opening Remarks

00:02:20 – Introducing Jeff Wells

00:08:07 – A Meeting with Douglas Tompkins

– Fundo Los Leones Fishing Lodge

00:12:13 – Jeff’s Entry to Tenkara through his Grandchildren

00:14:34 – Tenkara in Chile

00:21:23 – History of Trout in Patagonia

00:23:08 – The Landscapes & Streams

– 180 South (Film)

00:30:10 – Outdoor Equipment & Tenkara Gear

00:37:50 – Fishing with a Keiryu Rod

00:40:41 – D.I.Y. Opportunities

00:43:43 – Local Wildlife

00:45:03 – Fishing Licenses, Communication, & Safety

00:47:28 – Geology & Rivers

00:48:47 – Patagonia Fishing Lodge Experience

– Fundo Los Leones

00:56:06 – Jeff’s Personal YouTube Channel

– Patatgonia Tenkara Addict

00:56:37 – Closing Remarks

Affiliates Mentioned in this Episode: DRAGONtail Tenkara

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