Techniques for Holding, Casting & Bringing in Fish with Longer Keiryu & Tenkara Rods.
In this video, Larry Tullis, a professional fly fishing guide and author of 6 fly fishing books, shows us how he handles longer Keiryu and Tenkara rods for maximizing performance on bigger water. Larry illustrates the Arm Brace, Double Hand Cast, and Body Brace techniques. He demonstrates how to set the hook, and how to use his Double Axis technique for landing fish when using long leaders.
Recommended Fixed Line (Keiryu/Tenkara) Rods, Rigs, and Lines for Bigger Lakes.
What are the top fixed line rods for tackling big lakes? While many lakes can be fished successfully with a variety of Tenkara / Keiryu rods, larger lakes which feature deeper and bigger water, often pose a challenge. In this video, David looks at the key criteria including rod length and action that you should consider, along with tips on rigs and lines to use.
Top 3 Rigs For My Keiryu, Tenkara & Fixed Line Fishing Adventures
If you can only take 3 rigs on your fixed line fishing adventure, what would you take? Obviously, the type of fish and the type of water you are expecting have a big impact on what you will rig up. With that said, there are some flies and rigs that are highly versatile and work in a variety of situations. In this video, we pck 3 rigs that, taken together, can cover a lot of ground. You may find that one or all other these rigs & flies are already some of your favorites. Let us know your thoughts. Tight Lines!
Overview of Our Fixed Line Keiryu/ Tenkara Rods
IIn this video, we provide an overview of the rods we sell. In addition to key specs and use cases, we will talk about the differences between the four rods (T100, TN Provo, Ansel, and Inyo). Our goal is to give you information that you can use to determine if one of these rods is a fit for you.
Overview of Our Lines & Rigs for Keiryu, Tenkara And Fixed Line Fly Fishing
In this video, we provide an overview of the lines and rigs we sell. These lines and rigs are used for Keiryu, Tenkara, and Fixed Line Fly Fishing. They include Kevlar and Daiwa floating lines used mainly for dry flies and dry droppers. They also inlcude Euro Nymph and Owner lines used for subsurface fishing and nymphing.
Gear Set Up for Keiryu/Tenkara Fishing - Backpack, Packs, Rigs, and Tips.
We dive into organizing your gear for Keiryu, Tenkara, and Fixed Line Fly Fishing. David breaks down the 5.11 Tactical backpack in detail and why he thinks its really well suited for your fishing adventures. Other highlights include chest packs from FishPond and 5.11, Keiryu and Tenkara rigs, and the Pencil Trick for preventing jams.
Attach Line, Unwind, and Extend Your Keiryu Rod.
Open your telescopic Keiryu or Tenkara rod and unwind your line at the same time using a simple foam winder / spool. This technique works especially well for long and light Keiryu lines.
The Do's and Don'ts of Collapsing and Opening Your Keiryu Rod
Keiryu rods have an amazing ability to bend and absorb energy. Hower, like all telescopic rods, care should be taken when collasping and opening these rods as unique pressure can be placed on the rod sections. In this video, David from Keiryu Rod Co. shows how to collapse and open the T100 rod and illustrates what not to do to prevent damage from happening to your rod.
How To Make a Euro Style Nymphing Rig For Your Keiryu or Telescopic Rod
Very detailed step-by-step guide to building a Euro style nymphing rig for Keiryu rods (apllicable to Tenkara and other fast action telescopic rods as well). Video includes tips and suggstions on other nymphing rigs and tactics including floating lines and use of indicators.
TN Provo Keiryu Rod: Quick Introduction, Specs, and T100 comparison
The TN Provo is a fast action, 16 ft. keiryu style fly fishing rod designed for subsurface fishing with heavy weighted nymphs and rigs. In this video we review the specs of the rod, what is included with your order, and the warranty. We also compare the action of the TN Provo rod to its sibling, the T100, using the Common Cents System.
Keiryu Rod Co. T100 rod Cleaning and Disassembly
In this video, we show how to disassemble and clean the T100 telescopic keiryu rod.
Test Casting the Daiwa PVC Line with T100 Keiryu Rod.
The Daiwa PVC line is a great monofilament floating line from Japan. At 4 meters, it's a perfect length for our Keiryu T100 rod. In this quick video we test cast the line using three casting techniques. Overall, we got great results, especially with the Orbit Cast. We recommend this line for casting dry flies.