Got a new rod lately? # 2
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3403I recently received my 8'6" 3/2 5wt Takemoto rod. It is his 8-strip "octo-quad" construction.
I have spent a few days with it so far, and I am very impressed. Light in the hand and pleasantly fast action. It fits my casting style quite well, and I love the aesthetics. Take used a gorgeous piece of curly ash for the spacer and it complements the blonde cane nicely. I'm looking forward to spending more time with it this summer.
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The first brown I landed with the new rod was a dandy:
I have spent a few days with it so far, and I am very impressed. Light in the hand and pleasantly fast action. It fits my casting style quite well, and I love the aesthetics. Take used a gorgeous piece of curly ash for the spacer and it complements the blonde cane nicely. I'm looking forward to spending more time with it this summer.
Nate
The first brown I landed with the new rod was a dandy:
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3404Can't take my eyes off that gorgeous Takemoto, and the brownie is also a beauty.
I see the octo-quad build, interesting "elliptical" construction. Based on the cross-section showed on the rod tube, is the rod also hollowed? What material are the male ferrules made of?
Thanks much for sharing,
Kenneth
I see the octo-quad build, interesting "elliptical" construction. Based on the cross-section showed on the rod tube, is the rod also hollowed? What material are the male ferrules made of?
Thanks much for sharing,
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3405Very nice rod. Very interesting construction all around. Rod geometry, ferrules and guides are all intriguing.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3406FreestoneVintage, it is great to be able to see your beautiful Takemoto rod in such detail. Out of interest, were you influenced by Bando's Mostly Bamboo in purchasing the rod?
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3407Wowzer. That is one fine-looking fly rod.
FreestoneVintage wrote: ↑05/13/21 16:23I recently received my 8'6" 3/2 5wt Takemoto rod. It is his 8-strip "octo-quad" construction.
I have spent a few days with it so far, and I am very impressed. Light in the hand and pleasantly fast action. It fits my casting style quite well, and I love the aesthetics. Take used a gorgeous piece of curly ash for the spacer and it complements the blonde cane nicely. I'm looking forward to spending more time with it this summer.
Nate
The first brown I landed with the new rod was a dandy:
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3408Thanks all! Kenneth, a good shot of the cross section can be found on Wannabe's post on page 168 of this thread. I beleive Take San uses a CNC machine to mill all his strips, which is how he attains the "T-bracing" in the octagonal build. The ferrules are fiberglass.
PT48, I actually ordered the rod a few months before I had heard about the book. It was nice to get the book though and read about his process. There is some fascinating stuff coming out of Japan at the moment.
Nate
PT48, I actually ordered the rod a few months before I had heard about the book. It was nice to get the book though and read about his process. There is some fascinating stuff coming out of Japan at the moment.
Nate
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3409This 7'0" 4wt Hoffhines build followed me home yesterday after a fabulous day of casting rods, thank you Jeremy Gubbins for your wonderful generosity!
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3410Very cool, love that grip. Looks super tasteful.FreestoneVintage wrote: ↑05/13/21 16:23I recently received my 8'6" 3/2 5wt Takemoto rod. It is his 8-strip "octo-quad" construction.
I have spent a few days with it so far, and I am very impressed. Light in the hand and pleasantly fast action. It fits my casting style quite well, and I love the aesthetics. Take used a gorgeous piece of curly ash for the spacer and it complements the blonde cane nicely. I'm looking forward to spending more time with it this summer.
Nate
The first brown I landed with the new rod was a dandy:
I cast a Wojnicki with glass ferrules and didn't love it because it felt too light. But there are so many variables to consider there.
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3412I like the single-leg guides and, if I have correctly interpreted the images, the use of a single-leg guide at the tip instead of a conventional glued on tip guide is interesting.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3419Nice looking rod Dennis! I am starting to appreciate the little details on those Winston rods. It came from the same source, I think, as the 8', 2/1, #5 Winston which I bought earlier in the year. I have been very pleased with all the tackle I have bought from Freestone Vintage.
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