Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'7" Leonard Duracane bamboo rod

Leonard Duracane bamboo rod

82" spool diameter

The reel overall is in excellent condition

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

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

Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'7" Leonard Duracane bamboo rodFor 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