randomrodmaker wrote:
This is very nice rod, but in my humble opinion the functionality of this grip is questionable.
The transition is bulky, if one compare it to Mr. Harada's inventions.
Mr. Harada's grips have been evaluated with a focus on ergonomics, based on field tests,
what is clearly visible. This example seems to be an aesthetic oriented choice, what is fine.
The design should be credited to the japanese master.
Randomrodmaker - I appreciate your comments. A few words to clarify my thoughts behind the design.
I always make my grips based on ergonomics. I also have an aesthetic ambition, but these two have to work together. This grip works great for my hand from an ergonomic point of view, but we all have different hands. I'm surprised that you can tell from photo that this grip doesn't suit your hand.
Here is another build, with an identical transition. This build was based on a Shimano rod series from the 90's, the Freestone rods. If you browse down, you will see the original reel seat. Very few things in fly fishing were invented recently:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=54332And here are two more builds from my shop, with outspoken nods to Mr. Harada's design. I'm a big fan of him, and never had the intention to hide this:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=52405viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55829Respectfully,
Christian