A bamboo rod that functions effectively as a tool.
For catching large trout.
815 8’1” #5 50cm+ Cherry Salmon Thank you! I really appreciate it. 20260620
Tools shine brightest when they function as tools.
Words from the Owner 815
I fished this rod with a RIO Gold WF-5F line.
When cast with a smooth, relaxed stroke, the rod produces clean loops without tailing or unwanted waves. The line simply unrolls in a very natural manner.
Once you match your timing to the rod's flex, it almost feels as though the rod does the casting for you. It is an effortless and highly enjoyable rod to cast.
The blank bends and recovers as a smooth, continuous plane, giving the cast a very refined and controlled feel.
Even with the long-headed RIO Gold line, casting a little over 40 feet requires no special effort. Beyond that distance, it becomes more difficult to maintain a very tight, pointed loop, but those distances are rarely necessary in practical fishing, so I never found it to be a limitation.
Fish-fighting performance has both strengths and compromises.
I landed two cherry salmon of around 50 cm and one rainbow trout with this rod.
It is not a rod designed for overpowering strong fish. Compared with a fast, powerful carbon rod, it simply isn't intended to force fish toward you.
Instead, paired with a 3X tippet and a Bouglé click-drag reel, fighting fish becomes an enjoyable, balanced experience. At no point did I feel that I might lose the fish simply because of the rod.
Rather than overpowering the fish, this rod allows you to enjoy the fight with confidence. At no point did I feel I was in danger of losing the fish.
Thank you for the review based on actual use.
I will take this into account for future production.
Thanks！
From a fishing buddy. Along with a Capras rod.
897 8’9” #7 35yds
Design Intent
Rods #7 through #9 are specifically designed for casting shooting heads. They allow for casts of 35 to 40 yards with 8.7m to 9m shooting heads.
2026 Model Rod List
744 7’4” #4
7105 7’10” #5
836 8’3” #6
897 8’9” #7
918 9’1” #8
Regarding taper design
There's so much more I'd like to write about, but this is just one method I've arrived at. It took me 19 years to arrive at this method.
Facing reality squarely is what truly gives you a strong perspective.
Of course, my taper design was also born from that kind of trial and error.
897 8'9" #7
Almost three years have passed since I made this rod. I've caught a considerable number of fish with it. The grip is dirty, but it's still in active use. There's absolutely no warping in the tip.
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OPST 275 grain+75 grain Tip
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All the efforts I've made so far have been aimed at providing a comfortable fishing experience for those who use this fishing rod.
Everything that has a form will eventually break, but I make them to function as tools that can be used for as long as possible.
Bamboo rods are made from natural materials, so they are very in tune with the rhythms of the human body.
