Rigging a Tenkara rod - which line do I use? 

Thanks Mitch..will do!

Thanks JS. I have some of those as well.

Same for me, the Fujino soft tapered orange line.

Thanks! I’ve heard of some folks using backing, but haven’t tried it myself. I’m sure it would cast just fine, especially with the additional weight. Is it primarily a cost issue or do you see other benefits compared to level FC line? Do you have issues with it absorbing water? One last question, how are you connecting it to the Lilian?

@@tenkaraonthetrail I do a loop knot at both ends of the mainline that way I can retie a new tippet once my tippet gets worn or to short from losing flies to trees or snags or toothy fish and I use the loop at the top end to connect to the Lilian just like a furled leader and as far as water absorption it's not to much of a problem since I mostly fish subsurface but I have treated the line with floatant and it works really good but i normally don't take the time to do so and yeah I originally fished it because it's cheap one spool has lasted me two years and it's still in use. I use lvl line as well especially if it's super calm and I'm fishing dries which isn't very often but I do like lvl line for it's visibility but I do find the backing nice because it has no memory which is a bonus to me over the level line and I feel I can toss heavier flies with it over level line as well hope this all makes sense I do have a video on my channel on how I set up my rods but funnily enough I'm rigging it with lvl line but it's the exact same setup as the backing

@@notreelfishing thanks for the information!

More coming soon. Anything in particular you’re looking for?

@@tenkaraonthetrail As someone who has never done any type of fly fishing, I'm particularly interested in the basics; lines, knots, casting techniques, reading water, etc. I've been assembling my arsenal over the past month or so and Santa was also very good to me. so I've got the very basics. I'm sure my first time on the water will probably not be as enjoyable as I picture in my mind. But like anything new, investing the time to learn all the ins and outs usually is worth it. I'm just hoping I don't snap my rod or fall in the creek or drop my fly box. Your series has been very helpful. Thanks.

@@deakemarschall2992 That’s fantastic! I plan on doing a video on “where to learn” things as well. For rod care and information, try Tenkarabum. Tenkara USA has some good basic information, but I don’t use the knots they describe. I use a simple slip knot for the lillian connection and then just clinch knots for the tippet ring and flies. For more detailed videos and explanations, Discover Tenkara is great. I would suggest using a single fly to get started rather than an additional dropper.

The longest line I’ve used is around 7m. I use a long nylon line for practicing and I also use a 7m floating line on alpine lakes. And yes….I will fish MANY alpine lakes in the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness starting in the spring! Take a look at my “new fly channel” video for more information.

The furled lines cast well The level lines are much lighter and cause less line sag so it’s easier to keep off the water.

I’m assuming the furloughed line is prepared for a girth hitch. In that case I put the Lillian through the girth hitch twice and tighten the knot and it works fine for me without having to put a stop or not in the Lillian. Basically the same thing I do with a level line arbor knot

Thank you! Level line is typically fluorocarbon and will sink slowly….nylon line is also an option but you may want to go full-on floating line (companies like dragontail sell floating Tenkara lines). I would also consider dry fly fishing while keeping the line off the water, which is what I do most of the time. Longer rods will help with that depending on the size of the water and casting room.

@@tenkaraonthetrail Thank you for the info on lines. I agree, floating level line is how I need to buy. For the little Tenkara casting I have practiced on water behind my house, keeping the line off the water is a good method. I agree with you. I am sure enjoying your videos. “I like the way you talk.” (I.e. Slingblade)

Never heard of it

It has stood the test of time, although I’ve never had the opportunity to try it.

Thanks for the feedback!

Thanks Mitch! I read about the tapered lines as well from Tom and Tenkarabum. I’m going to try some of those when I make long lines. I will continue to get out during the winter as often as I can. In fact I’m on my way to the river right now :-)