Harada Rod 7' 2/1 3wt Hollowbuilt

Harada Rod 7' 2/1 3wt HollowbuiltFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet, two sections, one tip, for a 3 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a light and medium 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. Harada san points out that madake cane has very fine fibers, resulting in a slower action, yet

Light marks around the crank handle which is very normal

Two sections and two tips for a 5 weight line

American Masters Fly Fishing Symposium part 1 - Skills by Dan Blanton

George fly reel that features a silent check mechanism

The kit includes a net

one lighter for smaller flies

There is a slight rip in the alloy of the butt cap and the whippings of the 2 sections don't match – but the Studlock joint fits correctly

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market especially with extra spool

All have a small gap between sections to allow for wear over time

The reel will ship from our UK office

oxidized guides and tip top

Capacity is WF3 + 50