USPS rates are going up significantly for small packages July 12! I'm still working out how this will impact my shop pricing, but something will have to change. Options include (continued): 1/2 #flyfishing #tenkara #fixedlinefreaks #trout

Women in Tenkara & The Outdoors: Level Line Podcast Episode 35 #tenkara #flyfishing #podcast

FYI, I will be at the White Mountains Tenkara Campout this weekend in pursuit of these beauties. If you need kebari ASAP, please order by Weds June 3. Orders placed Thurs and Fri will ship out on Mon. I'll be bringing these two boxes with me for the raffles. #tenkara #kebari #flyfishing

@nytimes.com Can we get an extra-hard mode on Crossplay? I win at 95% on Hard mode.

The downside of coming up with a cool password that is both strong and easy to remember is not being able to tell it to anyone who would appreciate it. #cybersecurity #correcthorsebatterystaple PS I usually let my password mgr come up with them, but I do have to invent some for work apps.

Newly launched in the shop! jayskebarishop.etsy.com Yonaka kebari - CDC futsu with anchoring and lifelike movement Peacock Badger Honryu kebari - my Peacock Badger Futsu, now with more sinking action. H/T to jmic8 on IG for the name suggestion on the Yonaka kebari.

I don't usually feel compelled to name my flies, but this CDC Futsu feels like it needs one. Any suggestions? #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara #kebari

Coming soon to the Etsy shop! I just need to tie up a few more of each and write up the listings. #tenkara #flyfishing #flytying #kebari

My #flytying resolution: get out of my color comfort zone and try some louder colors out. My paltat has been rather restrained til now. Not sure how much of this will end up in my shop patterns, but it will be a growth experience. #kebari #tenkara #flyfishing

Flash sale at the kebari shop! 10% off all in-stock flies Nov 26-Dec 2. Trout not included. jayskebarishop.etsy.com #flyfishing #tenkara #flytying #fixedlinefreaks #wetfly #etsyseller #fishing

I have a funny problem with sit down Italian restaurants. Because of my Anglo-American side, my brain classes them like other 'ethnic' restaurants. But because of my Italian -American side, when I actually get there it's all comfort foods. #foodsky

As I get in to tying season, what are some types of tenkara-oriented flies you wish were available in shops? For inspiration, here's some sketches and a prototype from a custom order that didn't pan out. #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari #flytying

Thanks everyone who's supported my fly shop. My sales are small potatoes, but it's been way more successful than I dreamed. I've sent flies to 23 zip codes in 17 states, and sold over 3x my expected best case scenario. Thank you all for the support! #flytying #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari #maps #map

My best seller dark futsu kebari is now available in size 14 as well as the original 12! Get yours here: jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/1880... #tenkara #kebari #flytying #flyfishing

Got samples in of my POD camp mug designs and brought one to office camp. Overall, I'm pleased with how they turned out. However, I decided to hit pause on trying to sell them while I figure out whether they fit with my core mission of tying great #tenkara flies. #flytying #flyfishing #coffeebreak

Dipping my toes in the print on demand world. Just added three mugs in the shop featuring cleaned up and reconfigured public domain artwork of trout and salmon. They all currently have a variation of the shop logo on them, but would folks prefer ones without? #tenkara #flyfishing

When you buy flies, how much do you care about the hook brand? The hooks I use for the shop are getting hard to come by, especially in the most popular size. Would you prefer: -I use the same hooks at the expense of product availability -Find comparable alternatives #flyfishing #kebari #tenkara

Check out this gorgeous leather backpack my friend Jared made: oldstonebarnleather.etsy.com/.../prairie-.... Jared is a map geek, Francophile, Kansas resident and afficianado, and a meticulous craftsperson. You can see all of that coming together in this piece. #fashion #leather #giftideas

Which one's for you? Kept myself busy at the vise last week. Added almost $300 in inventory on some of the most popular items, with more to come soon. jayskebarishop.etsy.com All tied on Firehole Outdoors barbless hooks. #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

I was able to get three flies out of the end of this spool. These three flies, to be precise. Had to hold the end of the thread by hand to whip finish the last one but we got it done! Available à la carte or in the Tenkara Starter Collection. jayskebarishop.etsy.com #tenkara #flyfishing #flytying

Back in stock! Kebari starter collection, with an updated design on the Pale Jun kebari. This is a curated selection of unweighted flies to handle most tenkara situations. Get yours here while they last: jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/1884... #kebari #tenkara #flyfishing #flytying

Spending a few hours at the vise today in an attempt to restock some items in the Etsy shop. #tenkara #kebari #flyfishing #flytying

The website for my other business is live! When I'm not tying flies, I'm tending trees. Check us out if your in NH, MA, or southern ME! #gardening #fruit #orchards #smallbusiness frenchhillfruit.com

Free #flytying class TONIGHT at the Nashua, NH public library. Tools and materials provided for up to 10 participants. Come pick your thread color and learn to tie some great flies! #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari www.facebook.com/events/13663...

Small stream trophy trout. First photo courtesy of Maine Tenkara Guides #tenkara #flyfishing

Catchin' brookies. Video courtesy of Dan Pierce/Maine Tenkara Guides. www.mainetenkara.com #flyfishing #tenkara #maine

Two new listings in the shop. Hothead badger palmer kebari and a four-fly grab bag. All tied on wide gape barbless hooks Firehole Outdoors. Get yours here: jayskebarishop.etsy.com #tenkara #kebari #flyfishing

I'll be leading a free fly tying class at the Nashua Library on June 26th. 6-8 PM. Learn how to tie some basic wet and dry flies. Materials and tools will be provided for up to 10 participants. No pre-registration; first come, first served. #kebari #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

Putting a few items on clearance. Use code BYEBYE for 15% the Dark Jun and Gray Sakasa kebari. jayskebarishop.etsy.com #tenkara #flyfishing #kebari

Yet again managed to go fishing without taking pics. Had a great time working over some very fishy water, but no takers. Lots of pockets, runs, and edges to pick apart. My travel speed was about 50 yards an hour. #flyfishing #tenkara

Soccer, except you're hanging from a grid of monkey bars and can only move around by swinging from bar to bar.

Working on restocking the shop. A batch of pale futsu #kebari for the Kebari Starter Collection. #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

Just realized two of my hobbies (grafting trees and fly tying) have the following in common: -use natural materials -precise placement of materials -wrapping things tightly -precision cuts -considered an arcane skill by many #flytying #flyfishing #kebari #gardening

I don't usually watch the Met Gala, but watching Jeremy Allen White casually slouch his way up the carpet (amidst all the strutting and posing) while still looking sharp AF was highly relatable.

Grafting season! Got 9/20 persimmon bench grafts done, plus a couple mulberries. If all goes well should be ready for sale next year. #gardening #persimmons #orchard

Major tying station upgrade from Etsy. This thing is overkill, unnecessarily large, and I love it. Gives a rock solid foundation. The top of the vise came unscrewed without the base budging one bit. Can't wait to tie some with the new base. Original 1995 Renzetti base for reference #flytying #kebari

Attempting to keep a perfectly good pair of boots out of the landfill. The layes of the outsole were coming unglued, but all the pieces still have a lot of life in them.

Question: if you've used both the old and new Renzetti Traveler vises, is there enough added value to justify upgrading to the new one? Or will I get 90% of the benefit by upgrading the jaws only? Is there even that much difference between the cam and screw jaw actions? #flytying #kebari

Casual tying session. Spot the one that's out of spec. That one'll go in my personal use box. #flyfishing #tenkara #kebari #flytying

I was hoping to break the Ragnarok 400 in on a trout stream, but some bluegills and pumpkinseed in the park over lunch worked pretty well too. Love the rod. Still iffy on the furled line. #tenkara #flyfishing

Just added two new items to the shop: The Splash Zone Collection for fast, deep, or colored water, and the Deer Hair Emerger for dry fly fishing. jayskebarishop.etsy.com #kebari #tenkara #flyfishing

I think I'm on to something with the #kebari collections in the shop, so I'm putting together another one. #flyfishing #flytying #tenkara

#flytying has absolutely ruined my ability to just peacefully appreciate majestic pictures of endangered birds without wondering how their feathers would look applied to a hook.

This year's crop of gooseberry and currant cuttings are starting to leaf out! With any luck, I should have a few dozen 1 gallon plants ready for this fall or next spring. #gardening #homesteading #ediblelandscaping

Me: I really prefer catching wild trout and wish the state would stock less. Also me: [constantly refreshes state stocking map to see when the fish are dropped off] #tenkara #flyfishing #guiltypleasures

Pretty sure this is the methodology they used to come up with the tariffs: smbc-comics.com/comic/2013-0... @zachweinersmith.bsky.social

Based on previous feedback, I've added a "Starter Pack" collection to the kebari shop. More to come! jayskebarishop.etsy.com/listing/1884... #kebari #tenkara #flytying #flyfishing

It's funny how even though I feel my flies are on par with what's in the fly shop in quality and consistency, they just look "better" in the fly shop bins. Probably has to do with the sheer quantity of identical flies. Anyone else experience this? #flytying #flyfishing #tenkara

Market research time! For those of you who buy flies ( #tenkara flies in particular), which of these would you like to see in a shop? Free ship over $35 (even if cost/fly goes up)? "Rare" materials: kenbane, zenmai, etc? Larger packs? Functional diversity (wet/dry/nymph)? Anything else? #flyfishing

Having sold millions of flies since launching, Jay's Kebari Shop has reinvested to begin our streamside delivery service. With a top speed of 45 MPH, the Kebarimobile can reach most US destinations within 3 weeks. #kebari #flytying #tenkara #aprilfools