Harada Rod 7' 2/1 3wt Hollowbuilt 9'6" which Gillum started using around

which Gillum started using around 1948-1950

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For sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod -- 8'6 3/2 5wt weighing 4 1/2 oz

The MacKenzie 5 reel uses an adjustable cork disc drag allowing for incredibly smooth use with little to no start-up inertia as well as great tippet protection

The varnish remains in excellent condition

Harada Rod 7' 2/1 3wt Hollowbuilt 9'6" which Gillum started using aroundFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet, two sections, one tip, for a 3 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a light and medium progressive action, aided by his use of a carbon and bamboo spigot ferrule system, allowing the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections. Harada san points out that madake cane has very fine fibers, resulting in a slower action, yet