Kineya Tackle
Fly Fishing in Japan
The concept of Fly Fishing as a sport began in Japan over 100 years ago. Especially over the last 30 years, it has become an increasingly popular fishing method among Japanese trout anglers. In Japan there are several species of Trout and Char: Iwana (Salvelinus leucomaenis), the anadromous Yamame (Oncorhynchus masou), Amago (Onchorhyncus rhodurus) as land locked trout as well as the many Salmons (Pacific Salmon) that run the rivers in autumn in Northern Japan. Fly Fishing has become the tactic of choice for the Trout and Salmon angler in Japan and is a permanent part of their angling culture.
About Kineya
Kineya had been a famous camera shop dealing vintage classic cameras such as Leica, Zeiss, Nikon etc. for over 60 years in the middle of Kyoto, the old capital city of Japan.
In 1985 the owner, Masatoshi Okui, had started becoming deeply interested in the beauty and elegance of many famous american classic fly fishing tackle, of particular note was his near obsession with vintage bamboo rods and antique reels. He often went to america in his search in obtaining fine tackle and was an active buyer at several famous auctions. In addition, whenever the occasion presented itself, he was excited to introduce the Japanese culture of traditional fishing and fly fishing to American fishermen at some "table shows" and vintage tackle swap meets.
In the early years Kineya gained much experience in their business of importing and distribution in Japan several american tackle makers and in 1990, started producing fly reels of our their own design. To help augment their business they also had arranged to do manufacturing for a few select tackle makers and wholesalers. In 1990, due to the overwhelming demand and short supply of high quality fly reels in the traditional style, they set out to create their own line of premium quality fly reels.
In April of 2000, Kineya discontinued O.E.M. manufacturing and decided to concentrate solely on their own designs. All of their products are made in house and are overseen by Masatoshi Okui who is also an avid fly fisher. He personally directs the operation of Kineya's state of the art CNC lathes. That is why you will see exclusive features and designs not found anywhere else and at a price that is very reasonable considering the superior quality and impeccable craftsmanship that goes into every Kineya design.
At present they are dealing with only 30 retailers in the entire country of Japan. Kineya has gained the respect and praise of fly fishers around the globe by manufacturing high quality products of original design and offering hand made craftsmanship and features and specifications not found on ordinary reels.
In order to maintain their high standard of excellence, they design and manufacture all of their products "in house" (including ALL components of every reel down to the last small screw). They have a great love for the wonderful and beautiful nature that we share on this earth and the clear rivers that run through it. Kineya strongly feels that the life of a Trout or a Salmon is an art which was born from mother nature and their tackle designs are offered as, a design in harmony and in tribute to this wonderful pastime. At Kineya, fly fishing and its importance in of our lives is our true passion and desire which we will continue to pursue all the days of our lives.
Please keep in mind that this text is the original text from the Japanese translation. So if there is something you don't understand please forgive me but I would like to leave it in it's original form. If there is something you just don't understand please contact me and I'll be more than happy to help! Thanks!
Model 300 Series
Model 300 series reels are having authentic British style, simply and elegantly high value series having a beautiful arched frame and beautiful faces of their frame and spool by rare metal finished without being plated or anodized.
Type A has A6061T6 aluminum frame, type B has brass frame, each type has A6061T6 aluminum spool, SUS foot and fittings.
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Model 301
For #4 and #5 Weight Lines
Model 302 Reel
$395
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The 302 is ideal for aggressive trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass. It is designed to balance with #5 and #6 line rods. This model feature "KUWAGATA (means stag beetle)" drag, an ultra-smooth click drag that have an eccentric cam and dual spring pawl, easily changed from left to right hand retrieve by a drag knob. Also this have a traditional grooved SUS foot and a center screw easily opened with a coin.
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| Model 302 A | |
| line capacity | DT5F (70yds) or DT6F, WF5F (120yds) or WF6F (70yds) |
| reel diameter | 73 mm |
| spool diameter | 67 mm |
| spool width | 21 mm |
| weight | 110 g |
| ratchet & gear system | click here to view |
| Model 302 B | |
| line capacity | DT5F (70yds) or DT6F, WF5F (120yds) or WF6F (70yds) |
| reel diameter | 73 mm |
| spool diameter | 67 mm |
| spool width | 21 mm |
| weight | 170 g |
| ratchet & gear system | click here to view |
Model 310
Midge size reels as for #1 or #2 line.
$395
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Simply and elegantly high value reel series having a beautiful arched pillar, A type has A6061 aluminum frame with antique finished, B type has brass frame with antique finished, Each type has A6061 aluminum large arbor spool, SUS foot and fittings.
Models 305 & 305
$595
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Full machine cutting and high accuracy, it is the reel of simple single action click with a spring and pawl. The heavy duty specifications which it withstands the hard use are trouble free. In addition, its reel foot fitting made of bronze, in the dedicated design which reel foot total length 10mm is extended, to match the large size reel sheet of the double handle rod, it implemented the comfortable fitting.
Model 700
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left: Model 700, right: Model 700 N
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Handle with Curved Shank
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Rear-Cap
Stainless steel rimmed black hard-rubber side plates, with a counter-balanced S-shape handle, A6061T6 bar-stocked aluminum spool, and nickel-silver rear-cap, stainless steel foot, pillar and fittings. With Kineya's design and skills, a high performance series.
Models 703 & 704
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The 703 and 704 is ideal for aggressive big trout, and land-locked salmon. 703 is designed to balance with #6 and #7 line rods and 704 is for #8 and #9 line rods. Both of these models featuring original made Disc-Sandwiched Drag system.
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Cavous Reel
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This reel was punched by a press and distributed type in the United States in early the 20th century and which was full of cheap fun. The smart and refined attractive point is revived in the present age. With the 4-color variation in which matching with a rod or a fish also looks beautiful.
Cavous Bronze Reel
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Cavous is made from all bronze which shines charmingly. Why do we have nostalgia strongly stimulated into this material? Is it because we remember having been used abundantly or from a past noted article?
Cavous Combi Bs Reel
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Pillars and screw fittings nickel silver is used, European buffalo horn is adopted to the handle knob, it is the superb article of prejudice.
Comes with a golden yellow suede pouch.
Cavous Combi Bz Reel
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Pillars and screw fittings nickel silver is used, European buffalo horn is adopted to the handle knob, it is the superb article of prejudice.
Comes with a golden yellow suede pouch.
Cavous Ni Reel
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Our popular CAVOUS Reel made of full nickel silver is newly released. Even the screws, all nickel silver is used, European buffalo horn is adopted to the handle knob, it is the superb article of prejudice. With the limitation production only 100, the respective serial number is stamped on the reel itself.
Comes with a purple suede pouch.
The Reed Reel Model 45
The Reed Reel Model 48
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