In Episode 4 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast, we check in with Mike Lutes to see what his post Badger Tenkara fixed-line fly fishing experiences look like today.
Mike Lutes brings a unique perspective to fixed-line fly fishing. Living in Wisconsin, he has access to many different species of fish – from the trout of the Driftless, to smallmouth of the rivers, and even the fish of a thousand casts, the muskie. In this podcast interview Mike Agneta and Matt Sment speak to Mike Lutes about his background in fly fishing, the progression toward tenkara, a top secret fishing location in Wisconsin, his gear choices and tenkara “style”, targeting machaca in Costa Rica, the origin story of Badger Tenkara, as well as some quick hit questions on favorite species, flipping guitars, conservation, natural phenomena, advice for a new tenkara angler, and hair care tips. In all, it’s a little over forty minutes of tenkara and fixed-line fun we’re certain you’ll enjoy!

Show Notes & Links:
01:40 – Intro to Mike Lutes, co-founder Badger Tenkara
02:54 – Mike’s intro to fly fishing
05:07 – The transition to tenkara & top secret water
06:55 – Mike’s local waters and species
08:17 – Trout vs. Smallmouth bass gear
09:14 – Props to Tenkara Times!
10:34 – Mike’s tenkara style & choice of flies
11:20 – Chucking streamers
14:23 – MACHACA!
18:00 – Fixed line + boats
20:05 – Origin story of Badger Tenkara
26:40 – MWTF & the tenkara community
30:48 – Post Badger Tenkara
33:00 – Mike’s favorite species
33:54 – Flipping guitars
35:43 – Interesting natural world happening
37:50 – Bigfoot meets Tenkara Gandalf
38:51 – Trout Unlimited and Project Green Teen
39:38 – Advice for a novice tenkara angler
40:10 – Mike’s glorious flow

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