Tippets: Borger on Tenkara, Gamefish Status for Red Drum, Tips for Fighting Fish in Saltwater

February 19, 2013 By: Erin Block

  • From accommodating set distances to rod building, master angler and fly casting expert Jason Borger talks with Jason Klass on his practice of Tenkara techniques and the validation of simplicity, via Tenkara Talk.
  • Georgia’s chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association is pushing legislation that would establish red drum as a game-species in the state. “We believe this legislation will aid ongoing efforts to cultivate this fishery as a way to boost economic development in tourism along Georgia’s coast,” says Jeff Young, chairman of CCA Georgia’s government relations committee.
  • Fighting large fish in saltwater takes different techniques than what many fly anglers are used to. But Tom Rosenbauer presents some great video clips, along with practical advice for success on the water.