Topic: Tenkara 101
Steve Hudson, a writer, teacher and lifelong fly fisher, says he may have the best of all possible jobs – one that lets him share the excitement of the fly fishing with others. An award-winning journalist and illustrator, he has written extensively on fly fishing, fly tying, hiking and travel.
This month, Steve will be speaking with us about one of the newest reasons for excitement in the fly fishing world – tenkara!
Tenkara is a centuries-old Japanese approach to fishing with flies using only a rod, a fixed-length line, and a fly – but no reel. That simplifies things and makes casting remarkably intuitive, even for newcomers to the sport.
This program, which draws on Steve’s just-published book TENKARA 101, will explore the how and why of tenkara. You’ll learn about tackle, techniques, flies and more, and you may be surprised by what you learn!
When not out on the water, Steve stays busy at the writing desk. He is the author of more than 30 fly fishing and fly tying books, including the acclaimed “101” series of introductory fly fishing and fly tying guides. He is also the author of CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT, a 328-page guide that’s been called “the definitive work on fishing for trout in north Georgia’s acclaimed Chattahoochee River, and he is the creator of the award-winning TIE IT & TRY IT series of fly tying kits.
Steve especially enjoys teaching others about flyfishing, fly tying and the out-of-doors. He is a frequent speaker and teacher on fly fishing, fly tying, hiking and outdoor recreation, having led seminars and workshops from Alaska to Florida.
Steve and his wife Trisha live in Canton, Ga.
Steve can be reached at (770) 329-7642 or via email at in**@******ks.net.
