The Tenkara Fishing Method

Tenkara fishing has been around for more than 400 years originating in Japan. Mirna Mora was established to provide a more robust easy to use option for the Tenkara angler. With a handful of techniques and styles, Tenkara angling can be incredibly enjoyable and productive. it is very difficult to present an offering to a fish in a more natural way. Tenkara anglers, particularly younger anglers, can develop the art of stealth which lasts a lifetime. Furthermore, Tenkara angling improves and develops focus, a transferable skill for many aspects of life.

Why Tenkara?

It works, it's fun and it's simple.
When you enjoy a pastime which is effective and simple the memory of the experience lasts far longer.
In certain environments no other method can outfish it.
There are no set rules, it is encouraged to adopt your own take on how, why, when and who.
You go fishing more due to its simplicity.
Kids love it and parents enjoy the simplicity of less tangles and lugging of gear.
The compactness of the gear also always allows you to enjoy new environments.

This is all you need!

Species

Apart from providing high-end product and service our secondary aim is to explore and expand the species list and environments where Tenkara angling can be enjoyed.

Click on the species links below to discover our tips and recommendations!

Environments & Platforms.

Streams & Mangrove Creeks

Where it all began, The Tenkara method originated in streams and to this day is arguably the most effective way to fish a stream,we have discovered that streams dont need to be mountain streams though can be as varied and mangrove creeks and larger rivers.
Estuaries & Flats

the diverse estuary shoreline offers the thenkara angler a variety of scenarios to enjoy from rocky points , to gutters and man made structures
The Tenkara method due to the minimal amount of gear makes walking the flats a very enjoyable and challenging way to fish
Beach

Sheltered beaches are a load of fun with tenkara rod, wading out to the fist break and working an in-close gutter is a load of fun with no fear of a real hitting the salt
Bays & Lakes

Whether dapping for trout or working a bommie for snapper is a real exciting challenge for the tenkara angler
Piers & Wharfs

Being able to control fish around man made structures is a real blessing with the Tenkara method as is having the ability to slowly descend a fly next to a pylon.
Small Craft

Kayaks, paddleboards and small dinghies offer a fantastic platform for the Tenkara Angler,with the minimalistic approach that is tenkara gear takes up no space on these small crafts.