Essential Tenkara Knots

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This is the most important knot you will tie. It is used to securely attach your Tenkara line to the lilian, the small braided cord at the tip of your rod. The beauty of the Girth Hitch is that it is a simple loop-to-loop connection that can be easily undone, allowing you to change lines quickly.

• How to Tie it:
  1. Make a small loop at the end of your Tenkara line.
  2. Pass this loop over the tip of the rod, and bring it down to the base of the lilian.
  3. Bring the loop around and over the lilian, passing the entire rod tip through the loop you have created.
  4. Pull the line firmly to cinch the knot down, securing it at the base of the lilian.

This is a universally popular knot that is strong, reliable, and easy to tie. It is used to connect your fly to the end of your line or tippet.

• How to Tie it:
  
  1. Pass the end of your line through the eye of the fly hook.
  2. Twist the line around itself 5 to 7 times.
  3. Pass the tag end of the line back through the first loop you created near the eye of the hook, and then through the large loop you just created.
  4. Pull gently on the main line to tighten the knot, making sure to wet the line first to prevent friction burn.

This knot is used to connect two lines of similar diameter, such as your main Tenkara line and a tippet. It's a simple, strong, and low-profile knot that won't interfere with your cast.

• How to Tie it:
  
  1. Overlap the ends of the two lines you want to connect.
  2. Tie a simple overhand knot with the two lines, leaving a small loop.
  3. Pass both ends of the line through the loop again (twice) to form a double overhand knot.
  4. Pull all four ends of the line gently to tighten the knot, and then snip the tag ends.