Aluminum and steel rods were introduced in the 1930s but fell out of production when American manufacturers channeled every bit of spare metal into the war effort during the 1940s
A perfect shape for every day
The two biggest smallmouths I've ever caught have been on a single swimmer in that 48 to 50 degree water, just crawling it on the bottom super slow
According to YAMANO, the most crucial step is the kiri-kumi process, where bamboo parts are matched to create balance in terms of flexibility, strength, and weight
Walks really well and as you walk, the wings tuck and flare when you pause
Just plan to check it coming home and make sure you have room for it in your checked luggage, or that your rod case is sturdy enough to protect your rods in the hands of the aforementioned luggage tossers