Fly Fishing With No Reel?! Legend Breaks Down Tenkara

In this episode of Fish the West, host Guy Jeans heads into California’s Eastern Sierra to fish the legendary waters of Hot Creek with one of the region’s most respected and experienced guides — Pat Jaeger. For over 30 years, Pat has guided anglers across the Sierra, mastering everything from classic western techniques to the ancient Japanese art of Tenkara. Today, Pat takes us deep into the simplicity, precision, and raw connection that Tenkara brings to this iconic creek — reminding us why sometimes the purest form of fly fishing is the most powerful. 🌄 In this episode: • Tenkara fishing on Hot Creek • Pat Jaeger’s 30+ years of Sierra guiding experience • Why simplicity and presence matter more than gear • A new way to see a legendary California fishery • Conversations about fly fishing philosophy, purpose, and connection ⸻ 🔗 🎣 Book a trip with Pat Jaeger: https://www.patjaegerflyfishing.com/ 📚 California Fly Fisher Magazine: https://www.calflyfisher.com ⚡ About Fish the West Fish the West is a self-funded documentary series hosted by Guy Jeans, showcasing the anglers, guides, and waters that define fly fishing in the American West. We release episodes early on our website as part of our PWIW (Pay What It’s Worth) model — helping support a series built entirely by the fly fishing community. Watch early releases + support the show: 🌐 https://FishTheWestFilms.com 📢 Stay Connected YouTube: @FishTheWestFilms Instagram:   / fishthewestfilms   Website: https://FishTheWestFilms.com #flyfishing #flyfishingcalifornia #flyfishingamericanwest #flyfishingstories #flyfishingdocumentary #flyfishingfilms #adventureflyfishing #bassonfly #carponfly #westernflyfishing #flyfishinglifestyle #fishingstories #experimentalflyfishing #tenkarafishing #microflyfishing #flyfishingguides #fishthewestfilms #guyjeans