Genryu, Keiryu, Honryu, Oh My! Part II: Genryu Tenkara, Keiryu Tenkara, and Honryu Tenkara

What?! Genryu Tenkara? Keiryu tenkara? Honryu tenkara? Yes, those are the proper terms. Are you one of the anglers who thought keiryu was just a type of rod and honryu was, well, whatever it is? A quick reminder, genryu, keiryu and honryu are Japanese names for parts of a Japanese river system. If you didn't get a chance to read Part I, then first refresh your knowledge by clicking this link. 

Now you know about parts of a Japanese river system, you can see that tenkara can be applied to each section of a typical river system. In headwaters, it's called genryu tenkara. In tributary portions of mountain streams, it's called keiryu tenkara. And when applied to the mainstream of the river, it's called honryu tenkara. See, that's pretty easy. 

From Discover Tenkara. 

So what is keiryu tenkara and honryu tenkara? Well, it's easier (and safer) for me to point you to the Discover Tenkara website. They have a section in the website called "Tenkara Knowledge". Every essay is worth reading and will fill your head with valuable (and reliable) knowledge on tenkara. 

So that addresses keiryu tenkara and honryu tenkara, but what about genryu tenkara? Well, there's a section for that too!  Take a look and broaden your knowledge even further!

See, don't you feel empowered now?  Knowledge (truthful knowledge in particular) is power! Tenkara is more than just using a fixed-line rod. Tenkara is more than just thinking you fish tenkara because you use a tenkara rod. It's knowing that you really fish tenkara. What, you don't live near a trout-laden mountain stream? No worries! Fish your waters for their resident fish with your tenkara rod. That's no crime. Just remember that you are now an authority on tenkara, and you, of all people, know what tenkara is and what it isn't! So, get out there! The fish are waiting!