Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt Hollowbuilt 6'9" Finding one from this era

Finding one from this era with its unique features is not going to be an easy task

built for a #5 line

For sale here is a 1930's Pflueger Medalist 1592 fly reel in excellent original condition

The inner lining of the reel case has disintegrated but there are no tears

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched easily to right hand

Harada Rod 7'7 2/1 5wt Hollowbuilt 6'9" Finding one from this eraFor sale here is a hollow built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada 7 feet 7 inches, two sections with a single tip section for a 5 weight line. The rod is constructed from madake cane, creating a very smooth and moderate 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. Traditional 3 up node pattern. Harada san points out that