Harada Rod 7'6 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt

Harada Rod 7'6 3/1 5wt HollowbuiltFor sale here is a semi hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet 6 inches, three sections with a single tip section for a 5 weight line. Mint condition. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a very smooth and moderate progressive action. It features a female ferrule with bamboo on the inside and truncated brass tubing externally. The male spigot ferrule is made of bamboo. Beautiful cherry (sakura) spacer and

A scarce and influential early work

Caliper spring is nice and strong and the bridged tensioner works fine

nice and straight

Patented uplocking nickel silver reel seat functions smoothly as it should

although you may find a stray handling mark or two

The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was written

The reels are the perfect intersection of classic reel design with modern innovations

A very scarce reel and much coveted by Farlow's collectors

Fish logo on the foot

An ebonite handle

Original cork grip is in fine shape

retaining most original dark lead finish/lacquer