While I appreciate (OK, drool over) innovation and technological advances, sometimes, tried-and-true traditional gear has a certain allure that I just can’t resist. I recently posted about a tenkara line management system that is very practical and functional, yet lacks the quaintness and charm of what I got in the mail today–a pair of bamboo tenkara line holders that marry practicality with aesthetic beauty.
These tenkara line holders are made from bamboo that is aged, then lacquered to improve strength and resistance to warping. At just 0.1 ounces each, they’re perfect for UL fly fishers and backpacking fly fishers (something their ancient designers probably inadvertently thought of before UL was even a concept).
You can store 4 level monofiliment or fluorocarbon lines, or 2 furled lines on one holder and the cross bars in the middle allow you to pre-rig your tenkara lines with tippet and flies meaning you can store different rigs for different situations and implement them easily. I probably won’t use them much in the field aside from luxury trips or photo shoots but they’re pretty cool to play with.
Which line management system are you currently using?
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Another great line holder! Where did you get them?
Hi Bart,
I got them on eBay. It was a pretty random find because there isn’t a lot of tenkara stuff on eBay. What do you use for a line holder?
HI Jason,
In case you might have missed, please check end-part of the outer flames. You should find a fine slips there. That’s where ‘Zubora-Gake’ slides in to secure the line. And, if you do not have a fly attached to your tippet, slide the end of tippet in to the slit to start storing the rest of the line.
TJ,
Thanks for the tip! I did miss that. I didn’t see the slots. That makes sense. That’s only if you don’t have a fly on, right? If you do have a fly, do you hook it on the black, round pegs in between the frames? If so, where do you secure the end of the leader?
Hi Jason,
*If you do have a fly, do you hook it on the black, round pegs in between the frames?*
→Yes, I normally use the narrower inner pegs, but the outer black, round pegs can also be used for hooking flies. It:s up to your likes.
“only if you don’t have a fly on”
→ Yes, if you do not have a fly on, then the slit is used to secure tippet, AND also the end of leader.
What I do is to add another slit on the other end of both frames. This helps you as you may often find your line is too short to reach the original slit. Adding another slit on the other end solves this dilemma, naturally.
Hi Brian, nothing. It was a gift. 🙂