Tenkara Setup and Basics

We go through setting up your Tenkara rod properly, setting up and connecting the line, casting your Tenkara rod, and other basics for someone new to Tenkara.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I'll be getting my tenkara in a month or so, my retirement gift to myself, this video is helpful for a beginner, thank you.

[@raymondprouty6869]

I just bought my first tenkara which is to be delivered today this video was well timed

[@nick_fly_fishing]

Best informational video out there! Excited to try out my new DrangonTAIL. 🇦🇱

[@abdelhakhadidi7915]

*Overall I'm very happy with this setup its simplicity, price point, and ease of use for a first timer. I've enjoyed this one thoroughly and may get the 9 footer for my son.*

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

We're glad you have enjoyed it. Let us know if there is anything we can help with.

[@ThomasJeffersonWolfcall-kn3bx]

1.5x speed works great. You're welcome.

[@fennten8338]

Thanks Joe Swanson.

[@pupfish12]

Great video, but how much line should one use, and what if you have a level line and no loop or swivel? It would be nice to cover those topics as well.

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Here is a video on doing a loop on a level line to the lillian: dragontailtenkara.com/blogs/tenkara/girth-hitch-method-of-attaching-tenkara-level-line-to-the-lillian

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Here is an article on choosing line lengths we did: dragontailtenkara.com/blogs/tenkara/what-line-length-should-i-use-for-on-my-tenkara-rod

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

For connecting your level line to your tippet, I just tie an overhand stopper knot at the end of my level line and tie my tippet on just like I do to a hook right behind that stopper knot. You can tie on a tippet ring as well if you have them.

[@stevewalcott9546]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Thank you we appreciate it.

[@FrankG-g4g]

When you wrap the line on the foam line holder, would it be more efficient to wrap the opposite way? Fly first and loop on the outside. This way you have the option of leaving the loop connected and you never have to unwrap everything just to find your loop.

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

either way will work just fine

[@Guitorgpiano]

Really helpful setup video. Has anyone ever told you that you sound just like Will Shortz, NPR Puzzlemaster?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

No they haven't, thank you for your support.

[@krcarp]

Bueler, Bueler, Bueler

[@thecatchtherelease8982]

I just tie a little perfection knot, and use only a 12 foot fly fishing leader no line or anything just leader and have no trouble at all. 👌🏻

[@jaredspears790]

So you’re literally tying 12’ of leader to the Lillian? Then tying the fly to the end of the 12’ of leader? Just seeing if I’m reading this right.

[@michaelbattin]

Thanks Brent

[@raythompson3839]

Tenkara basics made complicated! R.

[@lelenbates3367]

Why make the Lillian so short? I know it is customary, but and extra two inches would make life so much easier. I just ordered a HELLbender and can't wait to try it out on the St Joe in North Idaho.

[@marmaduke0262]

I'd surely like to see the answer to this question too. I've already broken the tip of several rods..

[@nfinnigan]

Nice video, thanks

[@SocaPoliceForce]

Hi, I got a new Mizuchi zx340 as a present , after looking at your video I notice it did not have tip on the rod, ho do I fix that, can I buy the tip and install it?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Contact our customer support and we will make it right for you, we can help you more when you email us than in KZbin comments.

[@SocaPoliceForce]

@@DRAGONtailTenkara Thank you so much.

[@SocaPoliceForce]

​@@DRAGONtailTenkara Thanks so much, I'm so excited about this rod, am planning trips through Canada right now to go to the Caribbean with this rod and plan to review the rod on my fishing pages on SM.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Slice up a pool noodle for multiple spools. I like to use maggots instead of a fly and use a small styrene indicator as a float. In Japan, bait is far more commonly used than artificials. Excellent tutorial too!

[@JoeToz]

Why isn't the stopper knot pre-tied by the manufacturer at the end of the Lillian?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Because some people use a different method that does not use the stopper knot so we have to leave it off.

[@JoeToz]

@@DRAGONtailTenkara Thanks for the reply. My Tenkara Rod came today :-)

[@carbotradingcompany4794]

I lost the list white string that attaches to the green line. Where do I get string to make another?

[@itisjustmedude]

Can you put a drop of super glue on the stopper knot to keep it from untieing?

[@richrose6428]

It isn't necessary. The stopper knot (a simple overhand knot) will not untie.

[@itisjustmedude]

@@richrose6428 you are correct, I didn't understand the value of being able to until the knot to take the segments apart and clean grit out of the rod. Thank you for helping to straighten me out. Tight lines and treeless casting to you.

[@miguelgoizueta7103]

Could it be advisable to joint Loop to Loop at the rod tip?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

I have seen people do this in the past a few times but I would recommend not doing it.

[@grumpycyclist3319]

Why wouldnt lilian have a pre tied knot?

[@sugriv3405]

12:10 So we can easily change of these zoom section by self in case of any broken segments? Isnt that right sir?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

It is easly to slide out the zoom sections of the DRAGONtail rods if you need to replace or clean them. The NIRVANA 370z zoom section is tight but it does come out with some force.

[@sugriv3405]

@@DRAGONtailTenkara glad u noticed 😍 #thankyou

[@claudebutler6759]

HI after watching your video, what rod do you recommend for beginners into Tenkara as I am a fly fhisher

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

I would get either the Shadowfire 365 rod or the NIRVANA 370z rod to start, depending on your budget.

[@JohnDrach]

Is level line the same as tippet?

[@MrRick9882]

Why don't you tie the stopper knot before you send it?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Because some people don't want it, they use a different method.

[@logannewman4532]

So with the right amount of energy, the stopping point in the case will see the rod perpendicular to the tangent of the arc and the line should fly on that tangent, right?

[@robevans3291]

What's the best way to tie the furled line to the tippet? A nail knot? Surgeon's knot? Can I use a tippet ring at the end of the furled line?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

the same knot you tie to your hook will work just fine, the tip of the furled line has a tippet ring to tie to.

[@kennethr3355]

@@DRAGONtailTenkaraThanks for the extremely helpful video , my furled line had no mini tippet ring just a perfection loop, can you tie tippet directly to the furled perfection loop? Any special knot that would be best?

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

@@kennethr3355 You can tie it directly to the loop on the furled line or you can do a perfection loop on the end of the tippet and do a loop to loop connection.

[@kennethr3355]

@@DRAGONtailTenkara awesome! Thank you!😊

[@alzathoth]

how do you setup the end loop in the line with the unravelled fuzzy release end for the loop? please excuse my inexperience. :)

[@computer_maschine]

How long is the line and tippet in tenkara fishing with 10ft. Rod?

[@DenverMagicanDennis]

It can vary but it is common to have the tenkara line the length of the rod plus the 3' of tippet.

[@logannewman4532]

"keep the tip inside" TWSS

[@tonypower9315]

Are the lines floating or sinking, or can you use both?

[@DenverMagicanDennis]

The line it supposed to really be held above the water and allow the tippet and fly to sink. One of the big benefits to Tenkara is that you don't have to mend your line. There are floating lines on the market. I have allowed my line to drop into the water but only to maybe get a touch more depth.

[@jamescooper2618]

Why does the manufacturer not tie the stopper knot into the lillian instead of letting the purchaser do this?

[@jaypible5640]

right? not very confident in that rig...

[@Smoyf]

It's the most basic knot possible. Is it really that hard to take 5 seconds to do it?

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Because if you use level line (highly recommend over furled line), you don't need a knot in the lillian.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

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[@OverlandPNW]

These videos inspired me to buy a Tenkara rod. So much fun! Here is the first ever fish I caught on a Tenkara rod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabKpn54mLSfkJo

[@DRAGONtailTenkara]

Thank you

[@lisajames2170]

when you rewind you are inserting twist in the line.

[@BeefNEggs057]

It’s maybe 16’ and all in the air when you cast. Any line twist will untwist while casting. It’s short so twist isn’t that big a deal.

[@LuckyFishing7]

hi sir plx come

[@LuckyFishing7]

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