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Ep. 35: Women in Tenkara & The Outdoors
Episode 35
Sunday, 31 May, 2026

In Episode 35 of the Level Line Podcast, Tenkara Angler panelist Amanda Hoffner takes the hosting chair for an all-women conversation featuring four incredible anglers from across the country: Auna Kaufmann (Wyoming), Caitlin Costa (Connecticut), and Haley Beaupre & Victoria Hussey (North Carolina).Together, they cover everything from rod selection and fly tying to women-only tenkara events, conservation policy, mental health in the outdoors, and what makes the tenkara community feel different from the rest of the fly fishing world. A change of pace and genuinely entertaining, this one is worth the full watch & listen. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!Episode Show Notes & Links:00:12 – Welcome & Introductions– Victoria: North Carolina – Victoria’s Bluesky– Auna: Wyoming – Auna’s Instagram | Artemis Sportswomen– Haley: North Carolina – Haley’s Instagram– Caitlin: Connecticut – Caitlin’s Instagram03:53 – Victoria’s Gear Setup & Why Rod Weight Matters for Women06:45 – The Fulcrum Problem: Short Arms, Long Rods & Casting Fatigue08:21 – Auna’s Rod Selections for Wyoming’s large and small waters12:26 – Haley: Gear Talk & Minimalist Approach17:57 – Caitlin: Discovering Tenkara Through Backcountry Hunters & Anglers19:17 – What Caitlin Loves About Tenkara: Packability, Simplicity & the ADHD Factor20:30 – Connecticut’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program21:14 – Feeling Safe, Competent & Welcomed in the Tenkara Community22:02 – Being a Woman Alone in the Woods23:25 – Victoria & Haley Planning a Women’s Tenkara Campout in Western NC26:29 – Auna Announces Women’s Tenkara Event in Wyoming – August 202629:40 – Tenkara’s Low Barrier to Entry & High Ceiling for Mastery30:50 – Caitlin: Nature, Mental Health & Rewriting the Outdoor Narrative32:32 – Victoria: The Tenkara Community’s Unique, Nerdy, Nurturing Vibe34:19 – Haley: Why Tenkara Spaces Feel More Inclusive Than Western Fly Fishing Communities37:20 – Auna: Getting Into Tenkara Without Knowing Anyone Who Fishes It39:48 – Auna’s Path: Wildlife Ecology, Wyoming Wildlife Federation & Conservation Lobbying42:56 – Amanda’s Upcoming Women’s Event in New Mexico & Closing ThoughtsWant to see more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tenkara Angler⁠