Harada Rod 7'9 3/1 5wt 2-Piece Comes in Hardy neoprene pouch

Comes in Hardy neoprene pouch

There is some very minor cracking in the varnish on some of the wraps near the ferrules (we call these casting cracks and love seeing them on the original Payne rods that have been used with care)

Excellent plus condition with what seems to be very minor handling marks and one very small screwdriver scratch in the tail-plate between a screw and the bearing cap

9 1/2 feet with three sections and one tip for a six weight line

Stamped "10" throughout

Harada Rod 7'9 3/1 5wt 2-Piece Comes in Hardy neoprene pouchFor sale here is a bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7'9, 3 1 for a 5 weight line. This rod features a graphite spigot ferrule system which allows the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections. Orange silk wraps are tipped black. The rod weighs a mere 3. 4 oz. Full flexing, medium fast parabolic action. The rod is nodeless. Urethane varnish is very nicely done. Comes with custom rod bag. The rod has been fished, so