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)
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! 😃
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.
Today is the first time I heard about tenkara fishing. Never heard of anyone fishing tenkara in Sweden. Wondering what line to have? Thanks for the interesting video.
Great question. We call this line “level line”. It’s the same diameter and doesn’t taper so it’s meant to be your casting backbone. You can usually buy 30-50 meter spools and cut it to length and it’s typically a high visual color like neon orange or yellow. The particular level line in this video is sold by Wasatch Tenkara and they call it chameleon level line because it’s basically camouflage. Though I prefer the bright colors and fish don’t seem to know the difference.
It would. There are some forums that converted the test strength of level line to standard flouro line. I want to say it’s 15-20lb test but I can’t say for sure!
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 :)
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.
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.
Hey Gary! I am very interested. Reach out to me on Instagram via Skiddy Fishing or email me at Skiddyfishing@gmail.com and we will get the ball rolling.
I've watched several tenkara set up videos. This is by far the best.
Wow that is a huge compliment! Thank you so much! Just made it yesterday 🥹
Great demo
First class presentation even in a hail storm - well done!
thank you thank you!! this is exactly what I needed for my boys to watch -- and it does not exceed their attention span!! THANK YOU.
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Great video. Thanks.
The pleasure is my friend. Good luck out there!
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)
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! 😃
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.
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 !
Your instruction videos are superb. Where were you when I started using Tenkara rods for smallmouth in rivers, creeks. and streams back in 2011? 👍
Haha just graduating high school with zero interest in fishing but I am here now to serve! 😇
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!
Today is the first time I heard about tenkara fishing. Never heard of anyone fishing tenkara in Sweden. Wondering what line to have? Thanks for the interesting video.
Great question. We call this line “level line”. It’s the same diameter and doesn’t taper so it’s meant to be your casting backbone. You can usually buy 30-50 meter spools and cut it to length and it’s typically a high visual color like neon orange or yellow.
The particular level line in this video is sold by Wasatch Tenkara and they call it chameleon level line because it’s basically camouflage. Though I prefer the bright colors and fish don’t seem to know the difference.
Nicely done! Thank you 🙏🏻
You are so welcome friend!
Hey Skiddy - wondering if the slipknot technique would work on traditional line as well? I don’t see why it wouldn’t.
It would. There are some forums that converted the test strength of level line to standard flouro line. I want to say it’s 15-20lb test but I can’t say for sure!
Thanks Skiddy! Do you use the same knot for the fly to tippet?
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 :)
brilliant. thanks
My pleasure 😇
I can tighten and loosen but when I pull it completely apart their is still a small knot created by the two loops 🤔
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.
what if you cant manage the slip knot, i genuinely dont seem to have the manual dexterity
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.
great stuff, hey his is Gary with Hooked On Utah.. love to go film a Tenkara show with you if you are interested.
Hey Gary! I am very interested. Reach out to me on Instagram via Skiddy Fishing or email me at Skiddyfishing@gmail.com and we will get the ball rolling.
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@@skiddyfishing I sent you an email with my cell!
look up tenkara one knot. all you really need is one knot.