Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod!

Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod!Here is a rodmaker you should be hearing more about. Takemoto Hollow T Construction 8'6 3 2 6wt. Graphite ferrules. Powerful fast action. Exceptional cane work! Tung oil finish. Patent pending single wire single foot snake guides. Mr. Takemoto used this rod model to win the 2010 Hardy Cup Championship held at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. The rod weighs 3. 9 oz.

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The 6 1/2" full wells grip is slightly soiled

In fact when I asked a friend who is among the most knowledgable Paynes aficionados I know

but the leading on the back of the reel has worn off but still looks very nice in my opinion

For sale here is a Chris Raine Model "90-DF" hollow-built bamboo rod -- 7 1/2' 2/2 5wt

Mint unfished condition - plastic still covers the grip

Also comes with dealer program ephemera

The grip shows only the lightest of soiling

For sale here is the first ever Leonard Mills reel made for Ron Kusse

This rod features a graphite spigot ferrule system which allows the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections

Elarex etc

The fly itself is a nondescript #6 wet fly