Spectra Vs. Mono Furled Tenkara Lines

Posted by on Dec 1, 2011 in Tenkara Fly Lines, Tenkara Videos | 4 comments

Here’s a quick video showing how the new Spectra furled lines from Tenkara USA don’t tangle after being snagged like the traditional monofilament furled lines did.

About Jason Klass


Jason is an avid fly angler and backpacker. As a former fly fishing guide originally from Western New York, he moved to Colorado and soon became an early adopter of tenkara which perfectly suited the small, high altitude streams and lakes there. He has not fished a Western-style fly rod for trout since. Jason is also the author of Gear Talk--a blog about ultralight and DIY backpacking gear.

4 comments

  1. Thom Darrah
    December 2, 2011

    I used the new TUSA spectra furled line this fall and I have been very pleased. Thanks for the video, nice job.

    Do you feel there would be any benefit to adding/using a tippet ring with the new spectra furled lines?

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    • Jason Klass
      December 2, 2011

      Hi Thom,

      It depends on which kind of knot you prefer to connect the tippet. Some poeple like a loop-to-loop knot and some prefer a clinch or Trilene knot. Personally, I think there’s not much of a difference. Just depends on what knot you’re more comfortable with.

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  2. Andy B
    December 3, 2011

    Thanks Jason, great to get a demo prior to buying

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    • Jason Klass
      December 3, 2011

      Thanks Andy. The new lines really make a big difference in cutting down on the frustration level when you get snagged.

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