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For Beginners
Tenkara Rods for Beginners
For those still learning the basics, we strongly encourage them to purchase
“strong” Tenkara rods. Often times the kebari would catch a branch, rock,
etc. and many beginners tend to use force trying to remove it (never a good idea).
There are some high-end rods that are made specifically for delicate
techniques and are not for rough use. Since many pick up Tenkara to fish in
smaller streams, we recommend 3.0~3.5m rods. Also, your casting will improve
faster, if you keep your casting line about the same length as the rod.
Level Line for Beginners
Anyone still learning to cast with level lines should use #4~#4.5.
Once your casting is accurate and you’re not having line trouble,
you can move down a size at a time. Similar to other methods of
fishing, smaller lines give advantages such as; more gentle
presentation, less chance for fish to notice the line and reduction of
the line drag (back towards the tip of your rod). Nylon and taper
lines are also recommended, but nylon lines are difficult to
straighten out and taper lines are often too heavy.
Harisu for Beginners
You can use either nylon or fluorocarbon harisu.
Fluorocarbon is stronger and nylon is better for casting. Masami used to use
only the nylon, but today he uses both. Remember to change the size of
harisu for size of kebari.
For example, 0.6 for #15 hooks, 1.2 for #8 hooks, 2 for #4 hook and such.
(All harisu size in Japan Specs.)
Kebari for Beginners
Masami uses mainly black, yellow, and brown patterns.
For those just getting started, you should have a wide selection of kebari/flies so
you gain experience. More importantly, you will lose a lot of them from catching
things other than fish in the beginning.
The ultimate Tenkara experience though, we believe comes from catching a fish
on a kebari made by yourself.
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Loosen all of your muscles.
Bring your rod straight up, but do not use force! Keep your muscles loose at all times so you’re “only” using the flexibility of the rod to cast your line
How Masami likes to hold his rod.
Basic casting form
