re: #46 goddamnedfrank

Killgore’s link explains it. Basically it’s a Japanese form of fly fishing that uses long collapsable carbon rods and no reel. Good for small streams and lakes, great for ultralight backpacking as the heaviest rod weighs only 3.5 oz. A well off friend of mine lives on a private lake nearby that’s stocked with bass but now that we’re heading into the rainy season inland streams should start filling up soon. Gonna plan some trips up into the Sierra Nevada range when I get some time off.

Sounds nice. There are some places near where I live where I could use such a setup. Something to keep in mind for the spring, as that kind of fishing is not possible in the winter up here in Chicagoland.