Small Batch Kebari for Tenkara Anglers by a Tenkara Angler
Jay’s Kebari Shop has been producing quality flies designed for tenkara since 2025
Jay’s Kebari can be purchased in his Etsy shop.
Tying your next confidence fly
I started Jay’s Kebari Shop to address some gaps in commercially available kebari styles. Styles such as futsu kebari, palmered kebari, and giant kebari are in limited supply, but I find them crucial components of a well-curated fly box for tenkara. To design flies for New England and beyond, I take traditional Japanese design principles as a foundation, and apply my own style on top of that. Every fly is built with a purpose in mind, starting with function and ending with form. My philosophy is that a fly not only has to fool a fish, but it must also inspire confidence in the angler. My final designs take the elements that produce results and distill them into a simple, sturdy fly that you can feel confident to tie on.
Scruffy, Yet Consistent
I intentionally design my flies to be scruffy and include planned randomness. This results in buggy looking flies that better imitate insects than an overly tidy tying. However, I tie my flies to consistent, exacting standards and with an eye towards durability. My kebari may be scruffy, but they are never sloppy.
Where to buy
To purchase my kebari, head on over to my Etsy shop. There you can find all my standard fly patterns, occasional specials, or request a custom order. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Send me a note to ask about out-of-stocks, custom orders, and simple variations on existing designs.