The 3 month varnish process or (Urushi lacquer finish) comes from the ancient Natural Varnish Tree "Rhus verniciflua". It dates back to 7000 B.C. and has been used on most of Japan's priceless wood art work over Thousands of years. Concerning the lacquer, when fully cured it's stronger than urethane. It creates a very tough membrane on the surface of the bamboo. Because it is very thin, no cracking occurs when the bamboo bends. Also, the lacquer forms a better molecular bond with the bamboo, better than you think is possible. The traditional wiping technique used in Japan brings out the beauty of the natural material. Unlike the lacquer ware (bowls and dishes) that uses many thick coats of lacquer and iron hydroxide to make it black, for bamboo rods a very thin coat is used and then wiped to remove excess. These very thin coats are repeated many times over 3 months and the result is a thin coat that is flexible and waterproof, but heat resistant and very durable. Because urushi lacquer does not use organic solvents, it will not melt down like urethane when exposed to high temperatures. When this process is completed it produces a finish like glass.

2pcs: $1,680
3pcs: $1,780

A crisp fast action rod for dry fly fishing on a little creek or freestone stream.

6'3" to 8', 2pcs or 3pcs, #2 #3 #4 #5

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2pcs: $1,680
3pcs: $1,780

2pcs model with progressive action having powerful butt for long distance casting.

3pcs model with smooth progressive action for slow and quite casting for rising trout.

6'8" to 8'2", 2pcs or 3pcs, #3 #4 #5 #6

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2pcs: $1,880

A progressive action 8'6" length rod for big trout in main streams.

8'6" to 2pcs, #4 #5 #6

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2pcs: $1,780

A one&half built rod for Rainbow Trout fishing dry or wet flies in main stream.

7'6" to 8'2", 2pcs(one&half), #4 #5 #6

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2pcs: $1,780

A one&half built strategic rod built for specified wet fly fishing, slower action than the North Rainbow model.

7'6" to 8'2", 2pcs(one&half), #4 #5

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3pcs: $2,500

A longer rod for wet fly fishing on main stream for single hand casting with fighting butt.

Origianlly intermediate thread wrapped shaft.

9'6", 9'9", 9'11", 3pcs, #6

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2pcs: $1,680
3pcs: $1,780

A sensitive rod with delicate action for small creek fishing, made of "madake", a Japanese traditional bamboo material having smooth and strong power fibers.

6'0" to 7'2", 2pcs or 3pcs, #2 #3 #4

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2pcs: $1,680
3pcs: $1,780

A pentagonal rod with very smooth parabolic medium action.

6'6" to 7'8", 2pcs or 3pcs, #2 #3 #4

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3pcs: $2,800

A double handed rod for Cherry Salmon fishing in japan.

This model can be used for both Spey and overhand styles.

12', 3pcs, #8

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Intermediate Thread Winding $300
Rod Tube Covered by Leather $100
Double Built Reel Seat $100
Bamboo Built Reel Seat $100
Tiger Pattern Flamed Blank $100
Newly Built A Tip Section $450
(Intermediate) ($550)