-
Member
Line test
I thought someone might like to hear my rookie experience with different line types.
The furled lines was by far the best caster for me. I tried one from tenkarausa and another from streamside leaders. They were the easiest for me to roll over and definitely have a real soft presentation. I also like having loops at both ends, thats a big advantge for me.
I also tried two level lines. One from tenkarausa, another was made from yo-zuri pink 15lb fluorocarbon line. I thought maybe all 15lb fluoro is the same, but I was wrong. The tenkarausa stuff was a lot stiffer and was a much easier to cast and see. I was hoping to find an alternative to the tenkarausa line, but as of right now I think they have the best stuff for the job. I just have a hard time paying $12 for 35ft of something that usually sells for about $20 for 300 yards. I nail knotted a short piece of 8lb mono with a loop at the end to the tippet side of my line. Makes tippet changes easier for me.
I also tried a 17lb mono line. It was the worst caster of the bunch. I could get it to roll over ok, but not as easily as the furled or level lines. The only advantage I see to the mono is that it is readily available, cheap, and holds knots well.
These are my results so far, I will be trying new stuff in the future. just remember I am new to tenkara and some of these results might be me, not the lines themselves.
Members who have read this thread: 0
There are no members to list at the moment.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Fishing Rod Lot. Shimano, Lewes, ASG, Very Well Kept, Tournament, Seasonal Use
$200.00
Antique Fishing Rod Combination Two Lengths Dated 1888
$65.00
Eagle Claw Wright and McGill 8 Foot 2 Piece Vintage Fishing Rod
$59.97
Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Bamboo Fishing Rod Lot
$60.00
2 Vintage Fishing Rod Poles Reels 7 Feet Blue and Tan Color
$69.99
Vintage Fishing Pole 5 Feet Sears Boat Trolling Rod Medium & Levelwind Reel 60s
$44.99
Vintage Berkley Hunter Graphite Sensitive Strong Fishing Rod Pole
$64.99
Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Bamboo Fishing Rod Lot
$60.00
Antique Vintage Chinese Carving Asian Fisherman Fish Rod 12”
$59.99
1930s Antique Chinese Figurine
$89.00
Bookmarks