Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'7" The rod includes its original

The rod includes its original bag and tube with brass fittings

82" spool diameter

This tip was expertly repaired (scarfed) by Bob Taylor and remains structurally sound

re-wrapping some of the guides and ferrules with the proper silks

Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'7" The rod includes its originalFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 8 feet, 3 1 for a 5 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a light and medium progressive action, aided by his use of a carbon 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 not weak. The fine fibers also