Harada Rod 7'3 2/1 3wt Hollowbuilt

Harada Rod 7'3 2/1 3wt HollowbuiltFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet 3 inches, 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

In the original tube and bag

Correct original and un-filed smooth brass foot

" The reel comes with a Bogdan-like suede bag in like new condition

and very fishable to this day

Single pawl Dup MKII check (normal for a wartime reel)

The case measures 15" x 10" x 6"

Reverse English-style guides sized for a silk line

For sale here is a very scarce hollow-built rectangular quadrate rod made by Mike Montagne

Some of the screws also show some marks from ill-fitting screwdrivers over the years

Capacity is up to a WF11 + 200 yds 30#

Includes hand-turned bronze and cork ferrule plug

Some brassing to rear cork check oxidation and cap and ring at the edges