Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod! 8'6' The chubby ebonite handle spins

The chubby ebonite handle spins freely

Near mint condition with only very insignificant handling marks

Black and white trim at the hookeeper wraps denote the rod as hollowbuilt

For sale here is an Abel Super 7 fly reel and spare #3S spool

Also comes a spare spool in what appears to be unused condition

Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt Hardy Cup Champion Rod! 8'6' The chubby ebonite handle spinsHere is a rodmaker you should be hearing more about. Takemoto Hollow T Construction 8'6 3 2 6wt. Graphite ferrules. Powerful fast action. Exceptional cane work! Tung oil finish. Patent pending single wire single foot snake guides. Mr. Takemoto used this rod model to win the 2010 Hardy Cup Championship held at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. The rod weighs 3. 9 oz.