{"title":"Lines (Masterclass)","description":"Our Tenkara fly lines have been developed for effectiveness and versatility by experienced Tenkara fishing experts—just \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenough weight for casting, but light enough to not sag under the rod and get dragged by currents. \u003c\/span\u003eBrowse our selection of Tenkara lines today.","products":[{"product_id":"tenkara-line-keeper","title":"The Keeper™","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKeep your tenkara setup organized, compact, and ready to fish.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Keeper™ is Tenkara USA’s minimalist line-management solution, designed to store two tenkara lines or one line plus tippet, with an integrated compartment for a few flies. Its compact design helps prevent tangles, keeps your essentials together, and makes it easy to move from trail to water without carrying extra gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anglers who want to keep their setup simple, the Keeper is our most popular line holder and an easy addition to any tenkara kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Patent #: 9955679\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\" alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo Gray\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32219517911136,"sku":"753182268149","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TheKeeper.jpg?v=1706637554"},{"product_id":"fishing-tippet-tenkara","title":"Tippet (5X)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTippet is the thin clear fishing line that goes between your main \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenkarausa.com\/collections\/tenkara-lines\" title=\"Tenkara Lines\"\u003etenkara line\u003c\/a\u003e (which is necessary for casting) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenkarausa.com\/collections\/tenkara-flies\" title=\"Tenkara Flies\"\u003eyour fly\u003c\/a\u003e. We carry standard fly-fishing tippet, which can be used for tenkara and fly-fishing in general\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tippet should be used for tenkara?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn tenkara, we typically add 4 feet (1.2 meters) of tippet to the end of our main tenkara line. But, anywhere from 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) is acceptable. The shorter length tippet is handy in smaller and tighter streams. When you cut tippet off you can keep using it even if it is a bit on the short side like 3 feet. Something like 5feet (1.7m) can be handy in places with very clear and calmer water to give additional distance between the line and the fly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat diameter \/ strength tippet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5X, which is equivalent to roughly 5lb (2.5kg) in test strength is the recommended rating of tippet for tenkara. This allows you to break off the tippet if caught in deep snags or high trees, with a lower chance of breaking the rod. We currently only carry 5X tippet, which is what we use. 4X tippet can be used if specifically targeting larger fish. We do not recommend using tippet stronger than 4x (roughly 6lbs \/3KG) as anything stronger is very difficult to break off with the rod if needed. And, due to the great presentation tenkara allows, we do not believe thinner tippet (\u0026lt;5x) is necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.tenkarausa.com\/myportfolio\/qr1-settingup-rigging-tenkara\/\" title=\"Learn the knots used in tenkara\"\u003eLearn the knots used in tenkara \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo Gray\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32239800352864,"sku":"56-5X","price":7.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_Tippet_5X_e16ebb0f-7ff9-4eee-af9d-3b7bc627702b.jpg?v=1706640039"},{"product_id":"tenkara-furled-tapered-line","title":"Tapered Tenkara Lines (furled lines)","description":"","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"15'","offer_id":47110942851303,"sku":"60-15","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11'","offer_id":32240730701920,"sku":"60-10","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13'","offer_id":34466538750115,"sku":"60-13","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9'","offer_id":34468190060707,"sku":"60-9","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TaperedTenkaraLines_furledlines_2001ef23-4350-4200-9590-3ffc6bf34d17.jpg?v=1706634340"},{"product_id":"tenkara-nylon-tapered-line","title":"Tapered Tenkara Line (Nylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tapered nylon tenkara line casts incredibly easily, has the highest visibility of any of our lines, and does a good job at staying off the water rather than sagging under the rod. It will be a staple in many tenkara anglers' kits, and is our new main recommendation for anyone getting started.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tapered nylon line features a loop to girth-hitch to the rod tip, simplifying that connection. This line is available in two different lengths, 11'6\" or 14'9\". While the line can be cut, it is recommended to be fished at the designed lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tapered nylon line is our most buoyant option, and may be the best choice for anglers whose situation or fishing style dictate some line be left on the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11'6\" (3.5m) for the rods under 13ft in length and fishing small and mid-size streams. 1% of the sale price of this line will go directly to conservation efforts 14'9\" (4.5m) for rods over 13ft, for fishing mid and large size streams, rivers and lakes and more open waters, and for anglers who desire a longer line even with shorter rods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Please note... shown price is for 1 line only, your choice of size.  The picture of 2 lines is only for showing we sell this line in 2 sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tenkara knots, how to rig your tenkara rod\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tenkarausa.com\/myportfolio\/qr1-settingup-rigging-tenkara\/\"\u003eLearn the knots used in tenkara \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo (Gray)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"11'6\"","offer_id":32240730734688,"sku":"753182133249","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14'9\"","offer_id":34468184064163,"sku":"753182133072","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TaperedTenkaraLines_Nylon.jpg?v=1706634407"},{"product_id":"tenkara-level-line","title":"Tenkara Level Line","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenkara level lines are lines specifically used for casting with tenkara which have a level diameter and can be cut at any length. The best tenkara level lines: high visibility, little memory, the right stiffness and density for casting, and easy to keep off the water for drag-free drifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits of tenkara level lines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eLighter weight,\u003c\/strong\u003e which allows anglers to keep the line off the water as the fly drifts on the other side of multiple currents. This provides for very good drifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eVersatility, \u003c\/strong\u003ewhere an angler can cut whatever length of line is desired or join lines together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEconomics, \u003c\/b\u003eA spool contains 65 feet (20m), and allows you to make 4 or 5 lines, for a lower cost per line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to keep in mind: level lines require a slightly faster casting stroke, with very little pause on the back cast, and take more getting used to casting due to their light weight. Also, they do not have a pre-tied loop for girth-hitching to the rod tip. You can see \u003ca title=\"How to setup a tenkara level line: how to tie the line to the rod, and tippet to the line\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tenkarausa.com\/myportfolio\/qr1-settingup-rigging-tenkara\/\"\u003ehow to setup a tenkara level line here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich level line weight should you choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger the number the heavier the level line. # 3.5 is our main recommendation for most conditions. #4.5 is the heaviest line, it performs better in windier conditions or with stiffer rods, and will be easier to cast but will sag a bit more under the rod tip. #3.5 is the lightest tenkara line we offer; it stays off the water beautifully for the best fly presentations, but it is harder to cast with, especially when there is wind or with stiff rods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: the tenkara line weights we use are not in any way related to western fly-line weights, the numbers come from an old Japanese system and are not necessarily paired with a rod. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat length of tenkara line should I use?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's up to you. As rules of thumb, your first and possibly main lines will be roughly the same length as the rod (plus 4-5 feet of tippet at the end). As you see a need for it, you can experiment with longer lines. While you can fish with lines that are twice the length of the rod (or more), we find that a more comfortable place is getting a line up to 1.5x the length of the rod (12ft rod, 18ft line for example - plus 4ft of tippet). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe typically carry a \u003ca title=\"Tenkara USA Line and fly Keeper\" href=\"https:\/\/tenkarausa.com\/products\/tenkara-line-keeper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeeper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e which accommodates two lines. On one side we will carry a \"short\" line, 12ft, and on the other a long line, 18ft for example. Experimenting and seeing what you find works well for you and your waters is a big part of the fun here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tenkara level line made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tenkaraara USA® level line is made of a proprietary formula of fluorocarbon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"1% For The Planet Logo Gray\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/1PercentPlanet-GrayLogo-500px_160x160.png?v=1599582007\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1% of the sale value of this item will be donated to conservation efforts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenkara USA","offers":[{"title":"3.5","offer_id":32241789206624,"sku":"753182133201","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5","offer_id":32241789239392,"sku":"753182133218","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/files\/Thumbnails_TenkaraLevelLine.jpg?v=1706635050"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7710\/7552\/collections\/Cover_Lines_3ad720d7-d08a-4c49-bdb2-0c2f0251ddcf.jpg?v=1788186755","url":"https:\/\/tenkarausa.com\/collections\/lines-copy.oembed","provider":"Tenkara USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}