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Kawatsura Fly Rod by Naoto Shibuya
All rods are made with tonkin cane, and come with two tips.
Wire guides are by Snake Brand.
Stripping guide are CRN.
Comes with a cloth bag and a ferrule cap.
Aluminum tubes extra.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
7'8"#4A powerful dry fly rod that can throw a big fly such as drakes and coffin flies. A large rainbow and browns welcome. |
¥235,000 |
7'9"#3-SA slow-action rod utilizing only a select culm of tonkin. However it is springy enough to generete a loop tht can cut mild bleeze. |
¥235,000 |
7'7"#3This might be my recommendation if you are a switch from graphite rods. Arrow-like loops easily form. A standard dry fly rod. |
¥220,000 |
7'7"3-SA shorter version of 7'9" #3-S. Soft, but it is not a noodle! It is pure fun using it in a mountain stream. |
¥235,000 |
7'2"#3A finesse rod for a small free stone rivers. If necesary it is strong eoungh to reach a target 20 yards away. |
¥220,000 |
7'11"#4My longest rod, almost 8'0", with plenty of butt power to battle good size trout. New Zealand, USA and Hokkaido. |
¥220,000 |
7'7"#4-SIt is my Yamame Custom. The mass of #4 line can carry various flies in varied wind conditions, with good curve presentations. |
¥235,000 |
HOW TO ORDER
Go to Ordering Site: FFCraft Japan
I can inscribe the owner's name on the shaft.
On Kawatura Rod
It is my own creations, fusing my background as the lacquer finisher and my experience in fly fishing and rod design. It only made sense to me to match the coating to the shaft, both natural materials. I have been a lacquer finisher after graduation from high school, and I became a fly fisher when I was a junior high student. Besides making my own brand of fly rods, I still help my father finish large pieces such as table.
I started fly fishing when I was a junior high student. I was a graphite user almost from the start, and didn't care much about my gear, but everything changed when I cast a bamboo rod, around the turn of the century. It refueled me with the energy to explore this sport from a totally different perspective. The material of bamboo was and still is, very intriguing.
When I first started making bamboo rods, I couldn't accept the standard urethane or spar varnish. I believe japan lacquer is the most durable paint/coating in the world, and it lasts hundreds of yers without deterioration. It only make sense, because urushi is the protective sap that the tree applies to itself, and its durability is proven by the national treasures in museums!
My rods are made for the dry fly fishing in small streams. It presupposes slack line presentations, and for the best shape of line to avoid dragging, the rods have to have a proper bending characteristics and stiffness. I came up with the above models that I can recommend, and I tested them all by intense fishing. Because urushi is a bit tinted, the scratches and nicks show up well, signaling the need of a maintenance work.
I am a light line specialist and I don't take custom order. Everything I offer, I test thoroughly in the field before release. I am lucky because I can fish in 15 minutes afler leaving my workshop door.
Kawatsura Hand Made Landing Net
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
Yamame size |
¥38,000 |
Trout size |
¥45,000 |
HOW TO ORDER
Go to Ordering Site: FFCraft Japan
4-layer urushi finish over highly figured wood. The bag is now all micro mesh that does't affect the surface slime of the fish, thus low-impact. You can even catch drifting bugs with this.
I can offer a free re-polisihg service when the finish starts to look dull after several year's use.
Kawatsura Fly Reel
DT #3-4 plus 15-35m of backing. Weight 150g. 100,000 yen.
Every year I have my friend machine this reel to balance with my own cane rods and TIemco synthetic rods under my name. The right amouht of weight help the cast feel very light and smooth. I apply four coats of urushi lacquer on both side plates. Production is extremely limited due to the reel maker's capacity. Comes with a leather pouch.
Go to Ordering Site: FFCraft Japan
Go to Ordering Site: FFCraft Japan
