Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt Hollowbuilt 7' The tip is delicate enough

The tip is delicate enough to allow for casts requiring more finesse and also provides tippet protection

As is the varnish and the blank itself

The reel has a 2 7/8" diameter and 1" wide spool

For sale here is a Joe Saracione Limited Edition fly reel

and this is repeated at the anchor point of the cap (nice design Walt

Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt Hollowbuilt 7' The tip is delicate enoughFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet 7 inches, two sections with a single tip section for a 5 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a very smooth and moderate progressive action, aided by his use of a carbon and bamboo spigot ferrule system, allowing the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections. Traditional 3 up node pattern. Harada san points out that