Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'3" the Models 51 and 53

the Models 51 and 53 H

The box has a ding in one corner and a small nick on one edge

Currently set up for RHW

What makes this rod scarce is the fact that it was originally wrapped with Payne silks

Harada Rod 8' 3/1 5wt Hollowbuilt Madake Cane 8'3" the Models 51 and 53For 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