How I rig my Keiryu rod.

In this video I discuss how I rig my Keiryu rod.
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[@TetonTenkara]

Nice video, Kris. I sold off my keiryu rods, as I didn't find them that useful on the waters I fish. But that style of fishing can be very effective when done properly.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Thanks Tom. Based on your videos, I completely understand.

[@jaripalviainen7740]

Nice

[@larrylass4268]

I use a Japanese style Keiryu fishing rig on a 24' rod where my Tenjo line is 4 and 8' connected with hitch knot. This allows for easy line shortening if site conditions change. My tippet is 5' fine floating line then 4' 2 lb leader. I also have added wire clips to rod for easy storing the line. Clips attached to rod using thread like traditional rod eyes. I have caught lots of trout with this rig. Hooked on Keiryu fishing.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Excellent! I’ve read about the adjustable tenjo line but never tried it. Why the floating line? Do you use line markers at all or is the floating line visible enough?

[@larrylass4268]

@@tenkaraonthetrail Float line probably not necessary but added to aid in hook action. I use a traditional Keiryu float instead of markers. I know markers are used by many Tenkara converts but I like the action of a simple long stem float on western rivers and lakes. Really cool to see float tip up when fish is nibbling.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@larrylass4268]

@@tenkaraonthetrail It is what happen when you overthink your Keiryu fishing rig.

[@michaelcapurso]

Well done, very informative. Making some up tomorrow.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Thanks! It’s an awesome technique in the right water.

[@RickMidds]

Thank you for making this video. It has inspired me to not just stick to Tenkara rods and purchase a Keiryu rod.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Nice! What one are you planning on getting?

[@RickMidds]

@@tenkaraonthetrail The Nissin Pro Spec 4 Way Keriyu. It’s a 7:3 at 6.10m with 14 sections that adjust 4 ways (6.10-5.75-5.40-5.00). There is not a lot of big open rivers here but a lot of small 10-15 foot wide rivers with plenty of plant and tree overgrowth. I’m planning on using it Lantern style as there is no way to cast a Tenkara rod in these sections.

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Excellent!

[@craiglightburn5098]

Embroidery thread works well for markers

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

I suppose it would, but I like how light and bright the yarn is.

[@damianfenlon3326]

Great video again. One question I have with using a shorter line is how do you land the fish? I notice the lantern style anglers in Japan tend to catch smaller fish which they swing through the air. I imagine that landing bigger fish with a shorter line is quite difficult?

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Good question, I wondered about that initially as well. With only 3-4’ difference with a 20-24’ rod or 2’ with a 15’ for example, it is not a problem. There is more than enough flex to easily net the fish or hand-line if needed. I know some folks may even collapse the bottom couple rod sections but I’ve never had to do that.

[@damianfenlon3326]

@@tenkaraonthetrail Thanks! I´m going to be ordering a keiryu rod soon so I´ll give a shorter line a go in the spring...

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

Excellent. If I don’t use the rod for “Keiryu” fishing, I just use a normal length line as if I’m using an overgrown Tenkara rod. I actually enjoy the long rods if casting room allows it.

[@jerryolson1989]

@@tenkaraonthetrail I agree, Chris. Actually when fishing with a short Tenno line I have sometimes collapsed the bottom section or two in order to hand line a fish or ease one into a net. I have several keijru rods that I really like for fishing mid sized rivers with bead head nymphs. Staying far away from fish is a plus. Chris Stewart has a nice discussion of the pluses of these long rods not the least of which is they are light yet have a firm backbone. .

[@jerryolson1989]

Er…tenjo line

[@stevekline6634]

Where did you get your rod rack?

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

I have two of them now as you will see in the more recent videos. I just made them with scrap wood.

[@77531913]

What is the brand of your jacket? i love it and would like to get one for my dad. thanks! @tenkaraonthetrail

[@tenkaraonthetrail]

That is a simms jacket