Don't Fish Without This Gear! | Episode 28: Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast

In this episode of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we discuss essential tenkara fishing gear for safety, comfort, and backcountry preparedness. From Garmin InReach devices to wading staffs, water filtration, and fish release tools, this show-and-tell episode covers the gear we never fish without. In Episode 28 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew, Mike, Anthony, & Tom, invite special guest and outdoor gear aficionado Bryan Trantham to discuss essential tenkara and fishing gear. The "show & tell" style conversation covers a range of topics from the importance of selecting the right products to ensure on-stream and backcountry safety to innovative solutions for transporting gear and releasing fish. Each member of the panel shares their favorite gear and tips, emphasizing the significance of comfort and safety while fishing. The episode also highlights the Tenkara Angler print magazine - Reminder, the deadline for the 2026 Issue is November 21, 2025! In all, the conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, expert advice, and a passion for fixed line fly fishing, making it a must-listen for tenkara gearheads. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Show Links: 00:00:13 - Opening Remarks 00:01:16 - 2026 Print Issue Submissions ➡️https://tenkaraangler.com/2025/10/01/... 00:02:30 - Meet Bryan Trantham - ‪@bryantranthamwnc‬ 00:04:27 - Don't Fish Without This Gear! 00:07:24 - Wading Staff for Stream Safety ➡️Wooden Wading Staff - https://tetontenkara.blogspot.com/201... 00:14:49 - Garmin InReach for Backcountry Fishing ➡️Garmin InReach - https://amzn.to/493QDtv 00:25:00 - Mike's First Item ➡️6 Can Tube Cooler - https://amzn.to/47Ch8Ug 00:28:58 - Anthony's First Item ➡️Nite Ize Hitch Phone Tether - https://amzn.to/47AOsLA 00:31:32 - Anthony's Second Item ➡️Dr. Scholl's Shoe Inserts - https://amzn.to/4oUjGo1 00:33:30 - Mike's Second Item ➡️IKEA Frakta bag - https://amzn.to/4nuY4xb 00:37:03 - Bryan's Second Item ➡️Hill People Gear SAR Kit Bag - https://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Produc... 00:43:42 - Tom's Second Item ➡️Katadyn BeFree Water Filter - https://dragontailtenkara.com/product... 00:52:24 - Anthony's Third Item ➡️NETrekk Alpine Angler Folding Net - https://www.netrekk.com/product-page/... ➡️10% off Coupon Code: TA10 00:57:46 - Mike's Third Item ➡️Travelon Packing Squares - https://amzn.to/48SCDCG ➡️Tip Grips - https://amzn.to/43vAsBF 01:01:28 - Bryan's Third Item ➡️NoTouchTrout Release Tool - https://notouchtrout.com/ 01:05:30 - Tenkaraman's Net Release - ‪@tenkaraman‬ 01:07:02 - Tom's Third Item ➡️RiverRuns Wader Gaiters - https://tenkaraangler.com/2023/06/08/... 01:16:41 - Closing Remarks 💬 What Fishing Gear is Essential to You? Share your experience in the comments below! --------- Visit Our Affiliates Mentioned in this Video* 👉NETrekk (Use Code TA10 to Save 10%): https://www.netrekk.com/?ref=TenkaraA... 👉DRAGONtail: https://dragontailtenkara.com/?ref=te... ✅Our Full Partner List: https://tenkaraangler.com/partners/ --------- Want to see more? Tenkara Angler: https://tenkaraangler.com -------- #tenkara #テンカラ #fixedlineflyfishing #flyfishing #フライフィッシング #tenkaraangler #trout #トラウト #fishing #angling #tenkararods #fishinggear #fishingtips #tenkarafishing #safety #outdoorequipment #fishingtips #gearreview #fishingessentials #fishingsafety #hydration #fishingnets #fishreleasetools #fishingequipment #garmin #ikea #niteize #hillpeoplegear #katadyn ------- *When you buy something using the retail links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Tenkara Angler does not accept money for editorial gear reviews.