The other day George Minculete of Tightloop Fly Rods posted a pink on pink on pink Sakura blank build and that got me scrolling back to several of his recent builds on his website which have all been Japanese blanks from Ijuin-Rod and Kabuto Rods.
I figured I'd share the last three builds and if you follow George on social media, he has another in the works right now. Click on each link below to see more images of each build.
I figured I'd share the last three builds and if you follow George on social media, he has another in the works right now. Click on each link below to see more images of each build.
IJUIN-ROD SAKURA 7' 3-WEIGHT
George wrote... "This is a truly spectacular rod, built accordingly for a future flyfishergirl. Sakura flowers are in full bloom right now in Japan and the colors on this rod reflect just that. Pink-red wraps match the Struble reel seat/wood and the purple agate matches great with the handcrafted leather case. I'd call this a progressive-parabolic design from Tomo and it casts pretty great. One-of-its kind sweet little rod!"
George wrote... "This is a truly spectacular rod, built accordingly for a future flyfishergirl. Sakura flowers are in full bloom right now in Japan and the colors on this rod reflect just that. Pink-red wraps match the Struble reel seat/wood and the purple agate matches great with the handcrafted leather case. I'd call this a progressive-parabolic design from Tomo and it casts pretty great. One-of-its kind sweet little rod!"
KABUTO RODS 7'3" 2-WEIGHT BLONDE BLANK
George wrote... "A new model by Kabuto Rods in Japan in both in color and taper design. This slender, delicate 7'3" 2-weight is the ultimate "Japan Special" rod. Very smooth, delicate casting rod I enjoyed building a lot. Appointed in black hardware and light olive wraps tippet chestnut, classic Japanese style handle with all cork reel seat and Nico's great hardware. With an outstanding handcrafted beige leather case, this "latte" painted rod is a truly special looking fishing instrument."
KABUTO RODS 7' 3-WEIGHT BROWN BLANK
George wrote... "Here is a special Kabuto brown 703 finished a while ago. Appointed in honey-brown accents, bright hardware and a custom reel seat from Nico at Yamame Fly Rods with a gorgeous zebrano wood insert. Matching agate guide in honey brown and a gorgeous hand crafted leather case. I believe this model is discontinued now but there are some newer models available from Kabuto Rods in Japan."
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