Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 2-Piece My estimation is that this

My estimation is that this rod dates to the mid-to-late 1930's

Both were 3 3/8" diameter

Serial number 2721

Bob recently applied a decorative wrap on a slight node crack directly above the script on the butt section

Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 2-Piece My estimation is that thisFor 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