Tenkara Rod Set Up - From Start to Finish

[@mikejessmax]

Never heard of Tenkara before yesterday. Quite fascinated with it now.

[@tenkararodco]

mikejessmax awesome! We will be coming out with more and more videos so stay tuned and let us know if you have any questions.

[@tallgrassoutdoors8944]

Same here

[@DJNeedlz.]

Thank you for this video! You made this very easy to understand, unlike most other videos. Looking forward to seeing more

[@r01ana]

I bought my rod from you guys a couple years ago and LOVE it. Thnx :)

[@tenkararodco]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@calilife805]

Thank you man ! Just bought one an hour ago. So stoked 🙏🏻

[@robertjasso6673]

Best video yet on simple set up for Tenkara.

[@ckb1137]

I've been looking for the a better backpacking fishing setup for some time. I love the idea of a reel-less rod, one of these in a nine foot length (easier to cast in dense brush) sounds absolutely perfect. 3 ounces for a fishing rod is a dream come true. time to brush up on my fly fishing technique.

[@darthdiggler9914]

Love Tenkara fishing. Just finished an ice version. But, the most useful back pack/ hiking outfit I ever had was a 4/5 weight, 9.5' four piece St.Croix. Had a custom tip section made that made it a two piece 7' light action spinning rod fitted with a Pflueger ultralight reel commonly used on ice rods (small, incredibly durable, near perfect drag) spooled with 2lb dia./10lb test power pro. I literally caught everything from bluegill to strelhead, comfortably and confidentiality, with that rig.

[@marmaduke0262]

I'm catching up on watching all your videos, so I can learn everything I can before I start asking questions. I hope you've learned how to tie a uni-knot since this video was made in 2016. Uni-knot is much better than a clinch knot.

[@tenkararodco]

There are so many different knots that would work and uni is definitely one of them.

[@johngifford7725]

Outstanding! I just got my first rod set up. Will definitely be checking out your store as I go along on this new thing. Thanks for the help.

[@tenkararodco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carloscaballerodetineo4062]

Buenísimo lo vamos probar gracias por la información 👏👏👏

[@mattyh3000]

I got into tenkara years ago it is a lot of fun great video

[@tenkararodco]

Good to hear!

[@matthewhelveston3173]

just got the Mini for Christmas and stoked to try the creek down the street! Thanks TRCo

[@kyukyu5982]

I want one of these so bad!!!

[@rybalov1961]

Thanks, that's exactly what got me interested!

[@drc1883]

thanks for the tip on the line wrap.

[@tenkararodco]

ya let us know if you have any other questions or things we should tutorial!

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

Excellent demonstration, thank you!

[@wastedpotentiel]

This video is perfect. Thanks. Best video for set up I've found.

[@DanielPerriton]

Great video on getting started. Thanks

[@tenkararodco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dashingboy11]

Very good product I really like it

[@rudychavira5558]

Wow, well done for newbe, explained well, looking forward to my hellbender to come

[@tenkararodco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drc1883]

I just wrap the line around the cork so I can insert rod back into tube while traveling with it. Either system is good.

[@tenkararodco]

Ya that definitely works especially with the furled line because it has no memory. But be warned if you do that with the crossbreed or level line you will just have to stretch the line really well before using it to get the kinks out.

[@gromtoke]

Thank you for the most simple explanation. Really helps my impatient american mind.

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Awesome video and great tips. I just won a tenkara rod and was wondering how to attach the line

[@randychappell5955]

I've been wanting to get into this for creeks in my area. How much should I expect to spend for a good beginner rod?

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Interesting - thanks ! 🙂😎👍

[@FL_Native_68]

I use Tenkara rods in Florida to catch Cichlid's an invasive fish that is taking over the canals and waterways.

[@tenkararodco]

That actually sounds really fun and helpful!

[@420_Logan]

I always go back through the loop on my fisherman's knots, if it works it works though!

[@smitbar11]

Safer your way, I agree. We call it a tucked blood knot in the UK but a tucked synch knot sounds cool :)

[@tenkararodco]

That way is safer and more advanced we were just trying to keep it as simple as possible for people just learning.

[@420_Logan]

@@tenkararodco I've honestly moved on to palomar knots lol but I feel it. Great video

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Improved clinch knot. But I use UNI knot exclusively now.

[@420_Logan]

@@j.d.leslie8458 I use the palomar knot now lol but the uni is very good too

[@stonefly8622]

Great Tipps! Greetings from Austria

[@drewhon]

Very nice video. Thank you from Ohio

[@GavinGroth]

drewhon what’s the point of saying your from Ohio?

[@geoffreymilke5176]

Thank you so much for this video. I got my first Tenkara Rod Co rod today and now know how to set it up You guys are awesome!!! Keep it up

[@tenkararodco]

Glad to help!

[@garydevoll8404]

Very informative

[@tenkararodco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@avbalikdogamusagul9651]

Thanks🙏

[@RecessiveG]

Very helpful.

[@tenkararodco]

Glad to hear!

[@ZKF-GAMING]

He looks very happy

[@tenkararodco]

He fishes for a living so he better be!

[@timdgsr]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@jouzel8951]

Great video! Be careful biting heavier weight line, I have chipped 🤐 my teeth.

[@tenkararodco]

its a good thing Tuna has fake teeth up front!

[@patrickthunnus]

very helpful video. jmo, but the improved clinch & trilene knots are both much stronger than std clinch knot

[@saminomancing7730]

Nice rod dude

[@cbthrasher]

That is bad ass

[@toddwelsh1017]

Great video

[@jordanlee4279]

Is this more fly rod/casting or kane pole?

[@sc928porsche8]

I use a 10 ft telescoping rod

[@MarkMastrocinque]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@Elmatt13]

Wow can it really be that simple? It looks like it is with Tenkara. What do you suggest as a first rod for a first-time fly fisher going to Sierras primarily? I have never fly fished but I am wanting to and love your products.

[@tenkararodco]

I would recommend the Teton Zoom for that area. At full length you can fish some of the bigger rivers but then you can adjust to a smaller length for more of the tighter streams. Let us know if that helps!

[@mikehilbert9349]

Lost a fish last summer as the ring came off my my line. Not your brand line, but i am not sure why it broke. Another summer is here, my second for Tenkara, so I am excited.

[@tenkararodco]

Bummer about that first line! But we can't wait to hear how this summer goes for you!

[@kevindecoteau3186]

It looks so simple and easy, how did I mess it up?

[@KraigHeil]

how about one of your level lines?

[@travishuntermcgary2007]

Yeah tanner! looking good. these vids are cool

[@jagerwayz5721]

Great information- the audio mix between the porno music and the guy talking in a warehouse is pretty wild

[@tenkararodco]

But no mention of his fingernails!?

[@vstatealum]

Can I use regular fishing line with it. Not a fly fisher I hear wanting to get one for my dad since he pan fishes and hates the heavy bream poles since his shoulder surgery.

[@tenkararodco]

With fishing you can really try out whatever you think will work while still presenting your fly, lure, etc. to the fish in a good way. While that wouldn't be the best use for it anything is possible.

[@EchoKilo]

Took my rod out for the first time yesterday, made a few casts, watched my line float down stream after it came off of the lilian. :-(

[@tenkararodco]

Oh no! I've only seen that happen one other time. Hopefully you got your line back and found a big fish on the end of it :)

[@Facepalm710]

Thanks!

[@cretudavid8622]

What should the whole line + leader length be compared to the rod?

[@familyflyties3913]

As a Tenkara fly fisher, how do you handle fish that want to run downstream (bigger fish)?

[@lukebonagurio4503]

You dont lol

[@georgekincannon2062]

I just bought a bear tooth tenkara rod. After watching this video, I understand how to attach my fly line. However, I don't see the lead tip attached to the end of my rod. How can I attach my fly line to the rod tip? Or is there a way to extract the lead line from the tip of the rod without damaging it, providing there is a tippet lead line in my new tenkara rod.

[@tenkararodco]

Start by removing the bottom cap on your rod and pulling out the sections. You should have that lillian attached to your tip section so by pulling out the sections you should see it there. If for some reason there isn't one please send us an email at [e-mail] and we can get that fixed for you!

[@ryanshields4842]

Looked on your website linked in the description. This is something I want to get in to and I'm willing to support your company. Reading through the comments I saw a lot of 5 star reviews that said they had not received their packages yet, and much of the information about the different rods was very limited while sharing the same specifications with different price point. How am I to know that a rod that is priced at 185 is different than a rod with the same specs is different than a rod priced at 225? Would love to see more in depth specifications. Still willing to support your company, but was confused by your website and what to get.

[@tenkararodco]

Great questions Ryan! So basically the rods that are $225 are adjustable length rods. Meaning that they can be fished at two separate lengths. This requires a little more cost to build and that is why those rods are more expensive. We have a more in depth video about the rods on our rods page on the website. It explains the differences between each rod so that will help you decide. Let me know if this helps or if you need any other information. Thanks for watching the videos and supporting the brand!

[@ryanshields4842]

@@tenkararodco thank you very much for your reply! This clears things up. Excited to get in to tenkara.

[@jonlobello7151]

You need to "improve" your clinch knots because they will pull out if not "improved". Go thru the top loop after going thru the bottom one. The bottom loop alone gives you the standard un-improved clinch knot and it will pull out!

[@420_Logan]

Ok Thats how I do it I was confused when he didnt go through the loop the second time lol

[@dkat1108]

Is there a way to make a furled Line shorter length ? Seems like there all pre-sized I have a 8ft rod and I cant find a furled Line that size.

[@tenkararodco]

We do make furled line in 8 ft. also.

[@AustenSummers]

How long does the tippet line need to be?

[@tenkararodco]

It definitely depends on where/how you are fishing and figuring out your preferences from there. But we do anywhere from 2-5 ft. I would start in that range and figure out what you like best.

[@kurtisw7034]

Is the line weight forward like a standard fly line? Or is it all the same diameter

[@tenkararodco]

On our furled and level lines it is all the same diameter. On the crossbreed line we use the pvc line and furled lines which are two different diameters. Since you aren't casting far the lines don't need to be tapered or weight forward.

[@headnorthwest]

Shadow fire 365 - Where is my Lilian? It’s in a separate tube. You guys don’t discuss that or did I miss it?

[@tenkararodco]

We don't make that rod, so I'm not sure how to help you. The lilian should be attached to the top section of the rod.

[@peteredwards1528]

How do you decide how long your leader needs to be in comparison to the rod length, minus the tippet?

[@WildTroutTrust]

Hi Peter, here is a full article here about how to choose the right length of line for you: www.discovertenkara.com/blog/tenkara-level-line-length/

[@user-nc3kw9bt7k]

Can a rig a regular fishing rod to accept the Tenkara line? Take the reel off?

[@tenkararodco]

You could technically tie a line to the end of a traditional fly rod but you wouldn't get the same action. The main difference would be that traditional rods are built to load heavier line and cast for distance. Tenkara rods are made to handle a fixed length of very light line and give you a delicate presentation, which is what helps to make them so effective. But we aren't here to tell you what you can and can't do as long as you are having fun!

[@user-dx9lh4ng4w]

я узелок на флажке не вяжу и так крепко держит просто два раза в петлю просунул его и все, но кому как удобнее.

[@donmackenzie7107]

I just received the Beartooth 10 ft rod. I expanded the rod, but retracting the rod, it’s stuck and will not retract fully. How do I retract the rod fully?

[@TheRandomChannl]

Ok ok

[@pattbaumgartner5413]

How can the yellow line be retrieved when it pulls back into the rod?

[@ragingpatriot772]

Do you remove the plastic from the cork handle?

[@tenkararodco]

Yes the plastic on there is just to protect the cork in transit. So ideally you remove it before fishing.

[@ragingpatriot772]

Thought so @@tenkararodco

[@mattcorbello5834]

Is there a reason for preference on sinking line vs floating line or is it just a choice?

[@tenkararodco]

Its mainly just preference. If you are fishing dry flies then the crossbreed (floating) line would be the best option. But if you are fishing mainly under the surface the level line is a good choice. The furled line we make can do both pretty well.

[@brianmyers220]

The line holder doesn’t fit the BearTooth like that? Is that because no cork?

[@tenkararodco]

Yeah the smaller handle doesn't fit the same as the cork ones. A lot of people use the line clips for the beartooth and white cloud rods

[@vincentc6919]

How’d they calm him down for this video?

[@tenkararodco]

Haha

[@TheBryanmauro]

Is it cold in the studio? Why are you wearing a hat? LOL

[@tenkararodco]

Winters in Idaho can get pretty cold!

[@bobbertheclown2907]

great video, I'm still figuring out how to use my tenkara . how much colored line should I have on an 8 ft. or 12 ft rod in relation to my leader and such. any help would be great. I've noticed that my colored line sinks

[@GavinGroth]

Bobber the Clown make it as long as the rod.

[@seanneves1540]

Depends on water. I keep a rod length of level line and I add pieces as I need longer reach. Keep the level line out of the water when doing dry fly work. Done. For level line to tippet I create a loose figure 8 and tie a fisherman's to the loop on the fig 8 with the tippet just like you do to the fly end. Then tighten the 8. Holds great.. I use two knots ever.

[@mrkleinreef]

When I try to tighten the slip loop on the fly line to the stopper knot and let go, it instantly loosens up. Any tips to prevent that?

[@bearbelchranch]

Same thing... first try for me tonight and lost my line in the creek... not sure what I did wrong...

[@Dooser75]

Hi how longmust the line be, at the Tenkara rod lenght 13ft, also 13ft or shorter? Greatings

[@tenkararodco]

Dooser75 it’s ideal to keep the line either a few feet shorter or longer than the rod. So for a 13 ft. Rod it’s best to use either a 13ft or 10.5ft line. It’s all preference so test it out for yourself and see how you like it! Cheers!

[@Dooser75]

@@tenkararodco thx for your info

[@bigron8346]

great video but be careful biting line over the years using my teeth they wore down now i can't bite the line anymore tight lines to ya

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

big ron Haha yep same thing happened to me. My dentist had to grind down my front tooth because it had a chip in it from mono. Now I use nippers. Don't catch em all, save some for me!

[@paul56e]

how long is the fly line? can I use a standard fly line or just a Tenkara line?

[@treytonjohnson1]

I think tenkara line is typically non-tapered braid. I've seen lengths of 10.5, 12, and 13 feet

[@troutfitter547]

Why should I purchase one of these rods? Wouldn't a four piece 8' rod in a 4 wt be a better all around rod and less money to boot?

[@kcender3771]

Different animal TF. I too enjoy a good 4wt, my favorite weight in switch rod as well. Tenkara isolates the basics; casting, presentation and approach. The casting stroke is much lighter and more relaxed. Hope you give it a try.

[@yoopermann7942]

can you use this with live bait? hook, sinker, bobber, and worm or minow? thank you for the tips

[@larzhillbot1443]

yes i do t all the time...... its called Cane Pole fishing lol

[@ov3rcl0cked]

Do they not use float line on tenkara?

[@gesman5000]

Travis sturzl No but you can apply floatant.

[@donmackenzie7107]

Now the last selection fell out of the rod, I cannot find the flexible section!

[@tenkararodco]

Send us an email to [e-mail] and we will get you sorted out!

[@macrolfing1787]

Take my money

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

With my luck that thing would snap or break on me.

[@tenkararodco]

Lifetime warranties are a beautiful thing!

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

how do adjust for distance?

[@kirkwilliams6938]

How do you guys even see the line to tie a freakin knot? Thought I'd try fishing again so bought your kit... then trying to tie these knots reminds me why I hate fishing. I'd never be able to tie this outside when I break a line etc.... I'll give it try but I think my resurrected fishing career will be dead shortly.. anyone want to buy a rod and kit. This is impossible.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Have you tried a pair of reading glasses buddy? They are cheap-3 pair for 10 bucks on Amazon

[@Norahladbrook8860]

Every time I tie that knot it pulls out with a slight tug .... I have been at it for 2 hours. WTF am I doing wrong? I watched about 10 different videos of the clinch knot

[@coloradoflyguy5044]

@Daniel Ladbrook they recommend that you should do 5-6 turns, but try doing 7-8 turns. Also, after you put the line back into the loop at the top, HOLD ON TO THE TAG END after you put it in the loop and hold it until you have clinched the knot. Good luck!

[@Norahladbrook8860]

@@coloradoflyguy5044 Thanks .... I have now sat for another hour and it keeps pulling out with a relatively light tug. I am going crazy. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. I have also tried other knots found online (uni, one ..etc) everything pulls out or cuts it's self.

[@coloradoflyguy5044]

I'm doing a video on the Palomar knot and the clinch knot on my channel tonight. Stay tuned tonight

[@DrJohn493]

Please update with better audio! Very difficult to understand everything being said. Could've been a good demo with better audio.

[@tenkararodco]

yeah we blew it on the audio on this one, I'll see if there's a way we can fix it

[@philmason654]

Just bought my first Tenkara...and wanted some info on how to set everything up...so I have an idea now, but jeez can’t you redo these with better audio ? This was hard to get through....

[@lukebonagurio4503]

Caneploe

[@bobby_8394]

if i dont have teeth as sharp as you, what tool you sold

[@tenkararodco]

Haha we also sell nippers on the website just in case you don't want to ruin your teeth!

[@jamie.777]

It's just cane pole fishing.... why the fancy names?

[@tenkararodco]

Its actually a lot different from cane pole fishing. The rods are made of carbon fiber and the combination of lightweight and flexibility allow you to fish a very light line, meaning that you can fish smaller flies and get a very good presentation. Does that help?

[@LeClercRed]

Be careful with that rod tip. If you break it off TFO will charge you a warranty repair fee of $35 plus shipping every time you break one. They are easy to break off in brush or your back cast. Tenkara rod company charges $9 per replacement tip and Dragontail Tenkara rods charge $6 per tip. If is a simple fix. Anyone can do it. TFO is just ripping off their customers.

[@theoriginaljoeschmoe5987]

Jodi Fitts Also, a good old fashioned cane pole is like 5 bucks.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

You cheap bastards.

[@michaelzuniga6839]

Turn down the echo on The Mic.

[@jonlobello7151]

I don't agree with the Tenkara kid above knot tying either.

[@jonlobello7151]

put=don't

[@thesweetestjerk8905]

*died from lack of enthusiasm *

[@tenkararodco]

TheSweetestJerk haha yeah this video is not a good representation of Tanner, I promise, he’s much more full of life!

[@thestonehousefarm1942]

Cameraman needs to stay focused up close and stop going back and forth. Poor video.

[@tenkararodco]

Thanks for the feedback! We will probably redo this one soon.

[@troutcatcher8734]

Poor mans Fly Rod

[@Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

TroutCatcher87 why do you say that?

[@troutcatcher8734]

Joke

[@Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

TroutCatcher87 your not telling me why would love to hear your thoughts

[@troutcatcher8734]

?

[@Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

TroutCatcher87 why do you think it’s a joke ?

[@garyharkness5732]

Echo Echo cant make out what your saying.

[@clivensstuff3289]

I have a bamboo pole I`ll sell you for 60 dollars, 75 if you want it with a pretty shine . I`ll even throw in a five gallon bucket of fish for only 40 more dollars, ( Catfish ), I`ll even throw in some salt and pepper . Total price , Just your mind, but then again that has never been a strong suit, huh?