Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod - " Grampus " Made In Kiraku Co. Inc. Japan (Tokyo)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:28114109 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Shaft/Blank Material: Bamboo |
Vintage Kiraku Co. Inc. Occupied Japan (Tokyo) "Grampus" Bamboo Fly Rod - pre-owned.
Vintage "Grampus" Model Bamboo Fly Rod made by the Kiraku Co., Inc. Occupied Japan, Tokyo with very special construction. What makes it so very special, is that the 4 sections, Butt Reel Seat Section, Mid Section, and 2 identical tips have all been totally and tightly thread wound over the entire six sided Bamboo providing absolute strength and flexibility without adding noticeable weight and retain...ing straightness especially the tips. To fully visualize the windings, by enlarging the photos should make this clear. 3 sections to include 1 tip weighs approx. 4-5 oz. The section lengths measure as follows: Real Seat Butt Section -33", Mid Section-33", (2) Identical Tip Sections-32 1/2". The Ferrules and Guides are all Stainless Steel. 6 sided Bamboo sections in original Grampus Bamboo Case. (Case shows considerable wear but has original metal hinges and closures. The end piece below the rods missing (replaced by a piece of cardboard --- see pics). There is a sliding compartment in the lid of the box that can be seen in the picture but I could not figure out how to open it to see the contents. Lures perhaps? So whatever is in there can be considered a surprise bonus with purchase.
Shipping will be the exact cost only of packaged weight (approx. 2-3 lbs) via USPS Priority Mail and will be determined at the conclusion of the auction when the buyers Zip Code is known. Will do the very best to secure the reasonable shipping cost. Thanks for taking a look!!
Vintage "Grampus" Model Bamboo Fly Rod made by the Kiraku Co., Inc. Occupied Japan, Tokyo with very special construction. What makes it so very special, is that the 4 sections, Butt Reel Seat Section, Mid Section, and 2 identical tips have all been totally and tightly thread wound over the entire six sided Bamboo providing absolute strength and flexibility without adding noticeable weight and retain...ing straightness especially the tips. To fully visualize the windings, by enlarging the photos should make this clear. 3 sections to include 1 tip weighs approx. 4-5 oz. The section lengths measure as follows: Real Seat Butt Section -33", Mid Section-33", (2) Identical Tip Sections-32 1/2". The Ferrules and Guides are all Stainless Steel. 6 sided Bamboo sections in original Grampus Bamboo Case. (Case shows considerable wear but has original metal hinges and closures. The end piece below the rods missing (replaced by a piece of cardboard --- see pics). There is a sliding compartment in the lid of the box that can be seen in the picture but I could not figure out how to open it to see the contents. Lures perhaps? So whatever is in there can be considered a surprise bonus with purchase.
Shipping will be the exact cost only of packaged weight (approx. 2-3 lbs) via USPS Priority Mail and will be determined at the conclusion of the auction when the buyers Zip Code is known. Will do the very best to secure the reasonable shipping cost. Thanks for taking a look!!
