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Ep. 36: Stirring the Tenkara Pot
Episode 36
Sunday, 28 June, 2026

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.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!Episode Show Notes & Links:0:00:06 - Welcome & Introductions0:01:42 - Summer Updates0:04:52 - Blind Rankings - Fish0:13:50 - Favorite Eating Fish0:17:49 - Is This "Tenkara"?0:22:43 - Tenkara vs. Fixed Line Fly Fishing0:30:15 - Tenkara Pet Peeves0:39:49 - Is Tenkara Simplicity Overrated?Simple Fly Fishing0:49:07 - Matt's One Fly Experiment0:53:25 - Tenkara Angler Survey ResultsTenkara Angler At The HalfSunday Morning RifflesDRAGONtail Newsletters1:10:00 - Closing ThoughtsWant to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler⁠