A Simple System for Tenkara Fly Line Management

backpackflyfish... - If you've ever wondered what to do with your Tenkara line when you collapse your rod to move from spot to spot, here's a simple, cheap DIY solution that might work for you.

[@MarcPipistrello]

That’s what I used to use. After I got tired of o-rings breaking over time, I switched to gear ties. You use the 4” ones and twist them around the rodand leave the end sticking up at the nub. Works great.

[@lanemortensen1952]

Thank you for posting this! Just received a Tenkara rod for Christmas and it actually came with these little line keeper, but I had no idea how to use them. This video was very well done. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

[@rodhittle2615]

Great tip but I will add to it. If you leave the hook or fly on hook that at the top clip or where ever. Then you can 'double wrap' the line. Twice as fast and you don't have the fly dangling about. A velcro cord wrapper is a nice addition too.

[@Trailhound1]

I hike, back pack and am a new tankard fisherman. Thank you for a great idea. Texas Jack

[@HawkLMT]

GREAT IDEA !!!! Five Stars...That is a perfect example of just keeping your eyes open for solutions and multiple uses. You my friend are a Tinkerer! We look at how things are shaped and how they function, as well as how they can be modified and or applied to other things. many folks would look at that product and just pass it by because they don't need a hook tender. I can see a ton of uses for that little gizmo !!!

[@gwyam]

Perfect! Thanks Jason for the tip - it was the last obstacle to getting the most out of my tenkara rod - I didn't have a good solution for the line when on the move. I picked up the EZ Keepers at Cabla's today and am looking forward to giving it a try!

[@MrBillTroop73]

I have done a ton of spinner fishing, and always wanted to learn fly fishing but it always looked far too complicated. You are inspiring me to give it a shot.

[@krazyken04]

This is brilliant! Cheap, lightweight! Also, I'm thrilled to find your site, I just recently decided I want to start fishing while backpacking, and have been scrounging around for links. I'm pretty sure I found the one stop shop haha. Keep up the great work Jason! Shake off the haters too ;) I love that you split between the two (backpacking / fishing). If they're not happy with the "lack" of backpacking, theres plenty of places they can go to get a focus on just that. We're here for both!

[@flyfishingdream01]

Brilliant - we tend to fish areas where we are in and out of the water a lot so I'm ordering some of these right now.

[@jimseaman2558]

I've been looking for something like this. Thank you much! Jim Seaman Darby, Montana

[@onroidz]

Thanxs for the idea mate, i hated that little line holder from Tenkara. Thank you from Australia and keep the ideas coming.

[@jasonklass]

@NoGo90 Don't worry...tons of camping and backpacking videos coming. I will never run out. But, I am splitting my time between fishing and backpacking since those are my 2 passions in life.

[@1212Maps]

As usual, a great vid, Jason. Quickie: can the fly be attached to the line area? or maybe the handle so it's not dangling?

[@stevestevewassick9802]

Very informative- was wondering about how to do that -TY

[@Nessunego]

I came up with the same solution, but I prefer to use the hook keepers in a different position

[@dkat1108]

Thanks will give this a go...

[@sraike]

Very cool idea. Thanks Jason!

[@USNERDOC]

Very cool idea!

[@MrCableguyken]

you just made a bream buster....lol Im telling ya...down here in the south we have been using these for as long as I can remember...it may be a little longer when collapsed, but its the same thing.

[@pwhallon]

Great stuff Jason.

[@LoveRise]

What an ingenious idea!! I love it!

[@rmojo23]

Great idea again!

[@mwong000]

Jason, I bought the Fuji EZ Keepers like you mentioned, but the O rings were too small --- seems like they were made for spinning rods or something. I went to McGuckins in Boulder to get O rings that were large enough, but they were a little too thick -- so the Keepers popped off easily. Where did you get your keepers (or O rings)?

[@mrnetcom1]

Fantastic!

[@Hatfield313]

Pretty cool man ill be looking into that

[@BigTVideos]

Thanks again for a great tip. Big T

Nice one

[@garye9948]

Once you secure the line on your line keeper do you put the cap back over the lilian?

[@lalorge]

Ingenious thanx

[@owczarb]

great idea thx

[@lauricolognese]

Ótima ideia, parece ser bem prático ! Abraço.

[@tristinbailey7565]

Can you keep the line on there while not in use?

[@MartyChipman]

Great idea 5/5

[@deezynar]

Genius.

[@jasonklass]

@macbaillie What makes you think they're gone?

[@alzathoth]

will the rod still fit into the original rod holder tube with the ez keepers attached?

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Mine does. I have a Zen Tenkara Suzume and it still fits into the cloth cover and then the hardcase just fine.

[@tristinbailey7565]

Can you leave it on there

[@NoGo90]

What happened to camping videos?

[@searscr1]

That is the same as my crappie rod.

[@joshyoung1623]

high dollar brim buster......

[@johngreen2228]

They don’t work so well, wish they did since I bought 2 packs

[@jamescooper2618]

I have an idea. I have these round things with a little handle and a spool that you can connect to the rod. They are called a fly reel and they hold the line like they were made for it. You can even take them off the rod and back on in seconds any time you want to.

[@ivandarien]

James Cooper

[@jamescooper2618]

Not really. I just like to make fun of stupid things when I see them so screw you too.

[@theoriginaljoeschmoe5987]

James Cooper That was a douchey thing to say. 👌

[@jamescooper2618]

Is "douchey" a word?

[@jamescooper2618]

Is "douchey" even a word?