Ep.3: Setting up and Knots for Tenkara

In the third episode of our new series, the "2-minute Guides to Tenkara", Daniel Galhardo shows viewers how to set up tenkara rod, line and fly. There is one knot he uses for tenkara, which allows you to connect the line to the tenkara rod, tippet to line and tippet to fly. Learn how to rig it together so you can start tenkara fishing.
Throughout the series, Daniel will cover all basic concepts of tenkara in 2-minute long videos. From how to open a tenkara rod, to the knot used, and how to land a fish. Stay tuned for more episodes.
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In 2009, Daniel founded Tenkara USA to introduce the method outside of Japan. You can learn more at www.tenkarausa...

[@ek9969]

Thank you! This is very well done, concise and helpful!

[@michelehart1]

Total newbie here. I believe when you say "fishermen's knot" you are referring to the "One Knot" that is referenced in the book and other materials. So, I think I have the tippet (yellow rope) knot figured out. But, how do you tie the main line (orange rope) knot?

[@Since-80s]

bro, i cant do this knot ive tried a thousand times

[@merletippy1354]

Which knot would you use to attach the tippet to a furled leader with a loop at the tippet end?

[@rocknrollratfink]

How would you tie the tippet to a furled line that already has a loop on the end of it? Would a clinch knot work?

[@sebastiansilvacabrera2517]

how long the tippet is and what measure? can I use a 9foot leader?

[@anton_gavrilov]

one knot is pretty difficult to tie on a line ... is it better than clinch? is it worth the struggle?

[@tenkarausa]

Hi Anton, so, I think every new knot takes some getting used to in the beginning. I used to use a clinch almost exclusively some years ago. Then I decided to really learn this knot that Dr. Ishigaki had shown me. I was hesitant and struggled a bit early on, but I liked the simplicity of it as a form of connecting anything in the tenkara system. After a few tries, and then sometime using this knot I became a huge fan of it. And I'm glad I learned it. But mostly it is a great knot for someone who may not know other knots and doesn't want to learn a few different knots for line to rod, tippet to line, and tippet to fly. This allows only one knot to be used. But, if you're used to the clinch and like using it, then by all means, there is nothing wrong with it.

[@richardpriestii1432]

How do you tie the "fisherman's knot" used in the Tippet to Line (01:25) portion of the video?

[@pathickey2553]

its the same knot as uses throughout the video - but it is slightly confusing, thats the only time he refers to it s the fisherman's knot