EASY Level Line Tenkara Setup!

Once you get this method down, it should only take you 2 minutes or less. You can setup level line in 4 EASY steps.
1. Tie and over hand knot on the lilian (near the end)
2. Tie a slipknot on your level line and tighten the knot behind the lilian overhand knot.
3. Cut your level line where you want the tippet to start. Then tie an overhand knot on the level line bottom.
4. Tie a slipknot on your tippet and tighten the knot behind the level line stopper knot.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd that's it! Tie your preferred knot to your fly and go fish!
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[@randypalmatier5495]

I've watched several tenkara set up videos. This is by far the best.

[@skiddyfishing]

Wow that is a huge compliment! Thank you so much! Just made it yesterday 🥹

[@StacySalmans]

Great demo

[@skiddyfishing]

There are multiple ways to set up level line but this is what I found to be the easiest method. It only requires two knots!

[@johnsamsky6253]

Great video. Thanks.

[@skiddyfishing]

The pleasure is my friend. Good luck out there!

[@MrTenkara]

If you pass the tippet through the loop twice and then tighten, you get a very secure attachment without having to tie a knot in your lillian. (Knot in Lillian will prevent you from being able to fully disassemble your rod)

[@skiddyfishing]

This is great feedback too. I don’t disassemble any of my rods much unless sections break or I am winter fishing but that’s great you have a system that works for you! 😃

[@tntepicadventures]

Awesome video, man! I consider myself a semi-expert and still learned a few things. I think the best part was "That's the right way to do it. As long as it's working for you." Lots of people forget that. I have broken my tip trying to tie the Lillian knot or tie the level line onto the Lillian. The best trick I found is to pull the Lillian almost all the way out (enough to work with) then put the plug back in so the tip of the rod isn't exposed at all.

[@skiddyfishing]

Thanks Kyle! You are a pro in my book my friend. That’s a very practical approach as well. Thank you for the kind words !

[@WildcatOutdoorsTexas]

look up tenkara one knot. all you really need is one knot.

[@bossbob50]

Your instruction videos are superb. Where were you when I started using Tenkara rods for smallmouth in rivers, creeks. and streams back in 2011? 👍

[@skiddyfishing]

Haha just graduating high school with zero interest in fishing but I am here now to serve! 😇

[@Roccopaul73]

I can tighten and loosen but when I pull it completely apart their is still a small knot created by the two loops 🤔

[@skiddyfishing]

If done correctly the knot should just slip out if pulled apart. However I rarely pull it apart regardless and store the line on the Nirvana pucks. Theoretically even with your issue, as long as it’s tightening and loosening on the lilian with only your effort, there isn’t much to worry about even with that issue.

[@Since-80s]

what if you cant manage the slip knot, i genuinely dont seem to have the manual dexterity

[@skiddyfishing]

The slip knot a staple in tenkara. I would recommend making your loop larger at the start to combat that problem. Then as you get more comfortable you can go smaller.

[@dragonflyjoyride]

Thanks Skiddy! Do you use the same knot for the fly to tippet?

[@skiddyfishing]

I use the same knot I learned when tying rapalas to my spinning rod line. It works for me but really any knot that’s secure should be fine. Totally your preference :)