Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt Hollowbuilt

Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt HollowbuiltFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet 7 inches, two sections with a single tip section for a 5 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a very smooth and moderate progressive action, aided by his use of a carbon and bamboo spigot ferrule system, allowing the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections. Traditional 3 up node pattern. Harada san points out that

The rod features an unvarnished tangerine colored glass blank with dark cinnamon wraps

serial #663

5 fly reel

Ferrule sizes 11/64 and 15/64 with an excellent fit

One tip has a professionally-applied protective wrap about half way up covering a hook mark

this is only an aesthetic issue and should not cause concern

Line: 8-10 weight

High quality stainless steel heat treated to ensure long wear is used for shaft dog and pawl

unlike many of today's broomstick-like rods

the vise itself

Wrapped yellow with black edges

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