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DRAGONtail Tenkara · Fly Line & Backing
DRAGONtail Tenkara Tapered Floating Line, PVC
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- Item weight
- 20 pound
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A light-weight tapered tenkara fly line with a stiff mono-core for smooth, easy casting and minimal memory.
This 14 ft tapered tenkara line in Acid Blue tapers from 0.75 mm at the butt to 0.6 mm at the tip, with a mono core filling the last six inches. Its PVC floats without treatment and ties to a lillian with a girth hitch at the butt end. Tippet attaches to a tippet ring or an overhand stopper knot at the tip.
Best for
- Tenkara fishing for stream trout
- Anglers seeking lightweight line performance
- Fishing tight stream sections
Skip if
- You use Western-style fly reels
- You need level fly line
Strengths
- Stiff mono-core enables better feel and control
- Tapered design provides smooth casting
- Light weight suitable for small tenkara rods
Trade-offs
- Mono-core stiffness requires practice to learn
- PVC line has more sag than fluorocarbon
- Specialized use not suitable for standard fly reels
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | tenkara fly line |
|---|---|
| Taper | 0.75mm to 0.6mm tip |
| Material | Mono-core PVC |
| Length | 10-16 ft options |
| Feature | Stiff mono-core for better casting |
| Colors | Acid blue or bright orange |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orange | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Acid BlueThis one | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| DRAGONtail Tenkara Tapered Floating Line, PVC, 10 ft, Acid Blue | Color:Acid Blue | Suits:— |
| DRAGONtail Tenkara Tapered Floating Line, PVC | Color:Acid Blue | Suits:— |
| DRAGONtail Tenkara Tapered Floating Line, PVC, 11 ft, Bright Orange | Color:Bright Orange | Suits:— |
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