I want to take advantage of the flexibility of bamboo to create a rod that is easier to cast.
Some people like stiff rods, and others prefer soft rods.
I want to design a rod that is easy to cast for everyone.
If I continue creating in the future, my own colours will disappear.
And that’s what I’m aiming for.
What kind of rod is it?
It's a solid hexagonal rod made from madake bamboo fiber with a straightforward, mathematically calculated tapered design.
I have been fishing with shooting heads for many years, and this bamboo rod, from #7 onwards, is designed to be used with shooting heads.
What are the characteristics of this rod?
I use madake bamboo, which is easily available in Japan.
It is lighter, more resilient, and stronger than Tonkin cane.
It has also been used for tea ceremony utensils, baskets, bows, and more.
I make the most of the characteristics of this bamboo and compensate for its weak points with a tapered design, and I continue to produce our products through trial and error.I have now been producing these products for 18 years.
Are you a professional bamboo rod builder?
No. I'm forever an amateur builder.
I started talking to a lot of different people at the fishing spot, and I got to the point where I was able to sell the fishing rods I made.
