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

Size 15/10 ferrules and the fit is nice and tight

Chestnut brown silks over medium dark cane

This is a super-functional reel that surely will satisfy its next owner

the reel is still very tight mechanically and the drag remains very strong

indicating skilled pressing

This reel carries the 1883 patent stamp on the oil cap

They are set up for right-hand retrieve

Includes original tan bag with stiffener and original aluminum tube with Hunt Model brass fittings

Let me know if you have any questions

Stainless screws

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