【Specs】
■ Model: 14ft #7-8-9 "The Cherry Salmon"
■ Length: 14ft 0in
■ Line Weight: #7 / #8 / #9 (Mid- to Long-Belly Line Optimized)
■ Construction: 2-Piece / 2-Tips (Classic Deluxe Style)
■ Build: Hollow-Built (Advanced Internal Hollowing)
■ Ferrule: Seamless Splice Joint (Metal-Free Construction)
■ Status: Personal Archive / Field Demo Piece (Bespoke Base Price: From ¥520,000)
■ Rod Sock: Bespoke Japanese Kimono Fabric (Available upon special request)
【The Concept】
The ultimate heavy-tactical flagship infrastructure engineered explicitly for targeting the legendary "Cherry Salmon" (Sakuramasu) in Japan's most powerful, snowmelt-driven rivers.
To master the extreme hydraulic pressures of major rivers like the Kuzuryu, this 14-foot blank features an advanced internal "Hollow-Built" structure that drastically eliminates heavy blank-weight, offering an incredibly crisp, effortless swing weight. By completely bypassing rigid metal ferrules and utilizing our seamless Scottish "Splice Joint," the entire 14-foot length unifies into a single, living organism with a flawlessly continuous bending curve.
Designed with an immensely powerful yet supple taper, it effortlessly fires mid- to long-belly lines to the far banks, maintaining tight, stable loops even against ferocious river winds. From the roaring, ice-cold torrents of early spring to the technical, low-water conditions of May, a single rod handles the full seasonal spectrum simply by switching lines. While this specific unit is a personal favorite and not for sale, a custom rod can be meticulously built to the exact same specifications. A monumental masterpiece of pure artisan mastery.