{"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":47783651049708,"sku":"753182133201","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5","offer_id":47783651082476,"sku":"753182133218","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/6541\/6684\/files\/Thumbnails_TenkaraLevelLine.jpg?v=1782344566","url":"https:\/\/www.shopbiota.com\/products\/tenkara-level-line","provider":"BiO·TA Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}