{"title":"Antique Flyrod \u0026 Japanese FlyRod","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese bamboo fly rods handcrafted using traditional split cane techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eOur Japanese bamboo fly rods are individually handcrafted with precision and respect for traditional rod-making methods. Built from carefully selected Tonkin cane, each rod delivers refined action, delicate presentation, and exceptional feel on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eDesigned for discerning trout anglers, these rods combine timeless aesthetics with modern performance. Made in Japan and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kakuhiro-rod-l86s-i-86-4-5p-2tip-interwrap","title":"KAKUHIRO ROD L86S-I 8'6\" #4 5P 2TIP Interwrap","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eKAKUHIRO ROD L86S-I 8'6\" #4 5P 2TIP Interwrap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eKakuhiro Rod is a bamboo rod maker that continues to craft bamboo rods using carefully selected Japanese-grown hachiku bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eThe newly arrived T86S-I #4 is our shop’s special-order original 5-piece model.\u003cbr data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eDespite being a 5-piece rod, it does not sacrifice action and is finished to an excellent standard. It is recommended not only for easy transport, but also for anglers who travel long distances or use public transportation to go fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eBy making the rod hollow-built, stiffness is added while producing a unique action.\u003cbr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eThe flame-finished treatment is part of the heat-tempering process and results in a beautiful, distinctive brown color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThe ferrules are pipe-style; when assembled, they fit very smoothly, with the male joint designed to insert deeply. 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This classic tenkara rod has been upgraded to handle not only traditional tenkara lines but also modern fly‑fishing lines. 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In many rods, additional joints can create stiffness or interruptions in the natural bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the compatibility between Madake bamboo and a 4-piece construction becomes truly apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the deep, supple flex unique to Madake bamboo, the rod naturally absorbs and blends the movement around each ferrule. 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