Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (NorthBranch) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:47:16 GMT

I don't own one of these, but I have been looking at these since Rick started selling them. They may be the nicest looking rods I have ever seen. Every single one of them is just stunning. Those bamboo seats are incredible.

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (WestSlope) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:21:33 GMT

Wow! I just now noticed the small fly attached to the cork on the rod in the center photo. At a closer look could that be a fly tied by Ken Iwamasa. So even the fly is Japanese if I am correct? Nice

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (mosquito) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:14:34 GMT

Thanks for the Kudos guys! Im also rather partial to the black wrapped rod as well. The New Kagerow rod is the "Basic" Model again 8'0", 3/2, 5wt. I call it the "Black Mamba".

The Reel (Also from Japan and keeping with the theme) is a Kineya 301B Special. 27/8 DT4F or DT5F. Not too expensive Rick at Westslope sells them.

Best Regards,

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (David Dornblaser) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:05:33 GMT

Wow, beautiful trio! Which model is the new rod?

- David

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (mosquito) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:09:22 GMT

Well she finally arrived!!!! My new Kagerow "Black Mamba" Custom trout rod 8'0", 3/2 5wt. All black silks, Black single threat crossover signature intermediate wraps, and hand crafted reel seat made of bamboo. You would be hard pressed to find more perfect cork. Ishida is the Man!!! Talk about point and shoot accuracy with power. Simply a joy to cast. I cant wait to fish this amazing rod this summer. I am one lucky guy!!!!. I couldnt be more happy!!!

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (Flykuni2) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:29:28 GMT

Tell ya, WestSlope-san, when I went to Japan and toured around, I was walkin' Gary Cooper. And talkin'. Besides English I speak more Spanish than anything else. Just the way I walked and stood set me apart. Maybe my smell, too.

I hope to fish Japan someday, it was fantastically green. I thought it looked like parts of Oregon -- so much moisture, fantastic moss on the rocks in the ancient gardens. I absolutely loved going to the gardens. I experienced the same feelings we...

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (WestSlope) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:01:26 GMT

Hi David;

It's the rod on the 3rd page of this post and means Staggered Ferrule. Great rod!!! Thanks!

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (David Dornblaser) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:40:45 GMT

I was admiring the rods on www.westslopefly.com and I had a couple of questions: what is a one&half built rod? And, does anyone have a Kagerow North Rainbow rod, and, if so, could you describe it? Thanks.

- DVid

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (WestSlope) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:52:21 GMT

Flykuni2, When your done with the Japanese version of Rosetta Stone please send it along
I do OK but would like to get much better so I can take them up on a few Bamboo rod show invites!
I call Japan maybe 3 to 4 times a month and we seem to work it out! Thankfully joking around and laughter is universal!!!

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (Flykuni2) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:40:53 GMT

Hey, I'd be more than happy to lend my translation services -- bridge the cultures, match American fly guy with Japanese master bamboo artisan-san.

Send $1000 U.S. to me, post haste, and I'll start learning the Japanese.

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:15:22 GMT

http://www.westslopefly.com/rods/kagerow.cfm

Maruoff and Bobbeegee - Scroll to the bottom, and dig deep......

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:54:28 GMT

maruoff wrote:
interesting that he wears a German army jumper! anyone knows where to buy this nice leather bag?

Is the Kei hollowbuilt? Taper characteristics?

Very cool chest pack/back pack (army jumper??).
I would also be very interested where you might buy this........anyone know??

bobbyg

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (WatercolorMan) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:52:20 GMT

What wounderful looking rods. So who is fishing there rod all the time and what is your report ? Has the finish been holding up. Dose the rod perform as you had hoped ?

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (maruoff) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:09:41 GMT

interesting that he wears a German army jumper! anyone knows where to buy this nice leather bag?

Is the Kei hollowbuilt? Taper characteristics?

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (a2keith) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:55:38 GMT

Well, as usual, I'm late to the thread. Here are some pics of a Main River 7'3" 3wt 2/2 that came from Rick at West Slope about a year and a half ago. It's a medium flamed rod with that flawless Urushi lacquer finish. This one has bright green wraps tipped in black at ferrules and tip tops. It was built with the bamboo reel seat that some folks have already commented on, with dual black sliding band reel seat capped with a black walnut...

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (cdmoore) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:27:50 GMT

They really put to shame most of the publications put out here in the states. 2-page photographs. A section on art. Lengthy section on technique. Entomology with in-stream collection data over time and often linked to fishing techniques. Usually a story or two about fishing in the US or Europe. Some include a DVD with additional video footage and demonstrations of casting and tying techniques. Kind of like a cross between Art of Angling and Fly Rod & Reel. And, there is almost...

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (cdmoore) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:24:03 GMT

I have a Takada 703-5 glass rod that is superb. Though I have yet to handle a Takada cane rod in my hot little hands, I have seen many hi-rez photos and they are quite nice. The overall aesthetic of most are reminiscent of early FETs and the like, with great signature wraps and fine hardware. Good stuff.

I think Yoshida might have more success selling into the US market now as the general interest has increased. Carmine had a few in his catalogs for a couple of years, maybe 5...

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:31:29 GMT

Thanks, this is great info. The three I have heard most about are Yoshida and Kagerow from people in the states and Mori Takada from Japanese collectors. I have never seen a Takada cane rod, only his glass rods which are finely and delicately tapered and very pleasant, but would be interested in any experience with them, as they seem to be in a similar league of Japanese cane.....

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (cdmoore) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:48:40 GMT

...with Westslope and 16 pmd. I have rods from both of these guys and they are great. What 16 pmd ain't tellin' ya (I'm telling tales out of school here, but better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right?) is that he owns (if memory serves on the details) a Yoshida 9'3" 3pc, hollowbuilt, bamboo-ferruled, madake 4wt that still manages to maintain some crispness. Man I'd like to cast that sometime. I'll also say that Yoshida is great to speak with as...

Re: Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (WestSlope) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:44:16 GMT

Well Ishida-san of Kagerow Rods is coming up on his 25th year of rod building and last year Japans premier fly fishing magazine did very nice tribute to his mastery and contribution to the art of splitting cane! Thought you might enjoy the photo's. He's considered by his country men as one of the best builders in the world but he would never agree with such things. I have found him to be extremely humble in all respects and a complete gentleman! I only wish I could read and speak...

Kagerow Appreciation Society

feeds@yuku.com (jayhake) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:02:31 GMT

I have for sometime been admiring the few examples of Master Ishida's Kagerow rods that have shown up on this board. I would love to see some more. The rods I have seen are real works of art. If you have one, would you be so kind as to post a picture or two, along with a few words? I think these rods are some of the finest looking rods being made today (I have never had the chance to cast one but imagine similar superlatives). Thanks in advance for sharing, Jay