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Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane
$ 1,750
VFT6768
For 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 result in blanks with a very smooth and beautiful surface. The rod also features anicely-tapered wood reel seat spacer which the Japanese call "Karin" (a type of rosewood). Light brown silk wraps with gold edges. The rod weighs 3 7/8 oz and is built using a 3x3 side-by-side node pattern. The spar urethane varnish is very exquisite. Comes with very nice custom rod bag and no tube. Simply a wonderful rod -- you will not be disappointed!
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Shipping Information
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- Unless otherwise noted, all items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days upon receipt. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.