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Tenkara Trips

Learn the ancient art that is reinventing the way we fly fish!

Rod, line, fly……fly fishing is easier than you ever imagined.

Tenkara is a traditional Japanese method of fly fishing that has been proven effective for centuries in Japan’s high-mountain streams. It reduces the necessary gear to three essential elements—a rod, a line and a fly. There’s no reel, and there are no line guides on the rod. The line is attached to the end of the rod. This fixed line fishing eliminates the complexities of line management and long casts.

Tenkara has been popular for complete novice anglers and those looking to simplify their time on the water. Children can also be introduced to fly fishing at a younger age because of the simplicity of the method. Our fly shop was one of the first to embrace the Tenkara style of fly fishing. Tom Sadler, our head Tenkara instructor and guide, has been at the forefront of the Tenkara movement since its debut into the country.

 

Half-day trips run 4 hours and full-day trips run 8 hours.

Single Angler Half Day $300
Single Angler Full Day $450
Double Angler Half Day $400
Double Angler Full Day $550

What's Included on Your Tenkara Trip

  • All the gear you need: Tenkara rods, lines, leaders, tippet and flies
  • Waders and wading boots
  • Lunch on full-day trips
  • Drinks on every trip

What to Bring

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • A Virginia freshwater fishing license, which is required for all guided trips. Some trips also require a trout license, and we'll let you know when you book. Licenses are available from Virginia DWR.

 

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Cancellation Policy*

Guided trips, private water bookings, classes and schools are held rain or shine. The Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Guide Service wants everyone to have a great experience and will determine and communicate if fishing conditions require the trip be cancelled or rescheduled. Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Guide Service alone reserves the right to cancel a trip for any reason without penalty to the customer. A customer may cancel a booked trip, school, or private water 72 hours (from 8 a.m. eastern time the day of the trip) prior to the scheduled trip without penalty. If a customer cancels a booked trip within the 72-hour period, the credit card or gift card used for the reservation will be run for the full amount of the trip.

*Orvis Fly Fishing Schools are booked exclusively through the Orvis Company and have their own cancellation policy see their website [Click Here]for details.