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kab
Kabuto Rods
Post 10 Apr 2010, 12:14 • #1 
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I'm going to start my rod maker "Kabuto Rods" http://www.kabutorods.com in the end of April.
I notify beforehand for Fiberglass Flyrodders with few photo.Image

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fred1369
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Post 10 Apr 2010, 12:18 • #2 
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Outstanding! Best wishes to you and your company. The blanks looked great.
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tiptop
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Post 10 Apr 2010, 13:49 • #3 
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Beautiful -- hope to see more soon!

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Duff
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Post 10 Apr 2010, 16:09 • #4 
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Those components certainly look like they will turn into some really beautiful rods! Congratulations and best wishes on starting your new rod company. BTW, that stacked bamboo reel seat is just gorgeous. Duff
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Kenov
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Post 10 Apr 2010, 17:24 • #5 
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Fantastic. Can't wait to hear and see more.
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Gypsy
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 04:57 • #6 
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Very nice. The ferrules and fiberglass rod tube are striking. Will we be able to cast one or two models at the Catskill gathering?
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hookjaw23
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 07:25 • #7 
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yup.

that's beautiful.

i don't have anything else to say other than i really look forward to seeing the completed rods and casting a few in the future.

-matt
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JASTrout
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 09:43 • #8 
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Beautiful looking rods, for us weak in language skills, is there a method to translate his web site into English?  I believe some of these rods will be in the gathering at the Catskills? Hopefully Matt will road test them for those unable to attend. 
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Cross Creek
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 12:53 • #9 
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The only part I saw that isn't in English is the "about us" section. That can be translated by http://www.google.com/web ... ce=mp_trha&ct=1056755011 or other online utilities. All the parts about models, prices, and ordering are in English already, at least the sections that are complete.
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kab
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 15:41 • #10 
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Thank you very much for the kind words.
I will send demo rods to Fred with display rod, so that everyone may test them at Northeast Glass Clave.
There are a lot of things that should be talk about rod action and blank manufacturing. You might imagine light action rod about Japanese rods.
But Kabuto Rods has correct stiffness in the butt section.
I'm sorry to not good at English. Thank you CC your helping.
I will offer some finished rods next week.
Thanks,
Kab
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Cross Creek
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 17:56 • #11 
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No problem, Kab. Your English is far better than my Japanese! I really look forward to your finished rods, although I won't be able to attend the Clave. I guess I'll have to choose one and buy it.
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chform
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Post 11 Apr 2010, 23:08 • #12 
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Beautiful Kab! The blanks looks great, nice colour and finish.

You are on my list!
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TroutAndSalmonAquarium
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Post 12 Apr 2010, 00:52 • #13 
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Omedetou Gozaimasu! http://www.aurora.dti.ne.jp/~mayfly/
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kab
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Post 12 Apr 2010, 05:17 • #14 
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Chris,Thank you for on the your list. now I'm wrapping 7'0"#3 and 7'6"#4. I will post some pics about wrapping color in the near few days.
troutaqualium, Hi friend "domo arigato"
Yasuyuki Kabuto,
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kinzua
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Post 12 Apr 2010, 11:26 • #15 
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Kab,
What an attractive package! - blank, components, and tube. Would you comment on your tapers and their capabilities?

John
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pszy22
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Post 12 Apr 2010, 22:54 • #16 
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Those are some great looking rods and components.
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kab
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Post 13 Apr 2010, 19:35 • #17 
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kinzua, Thank you for the kind words. unfortunately, I have no skill about explain well in English ... It has medium progrresive and torqueful action and sensitive tip.
pszy22, I saw you web site. you are samurai!
kab
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kab
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Post 20 Apr 2010, 02:55 • #18 
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I post some photo about detail of Kabuto rods.
I offer 4 finished rods this time for Fiberglass Flyrodders. (7'6"#4 and 7'0"#3)
The price is $595(keyaki reel seat), $655(stacked bamboo reel seat)
Please PM to me if interested.
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blank : midium progressive
guide : Snakebrand BN
stripper: agate
thread : orizuru#50 (color#196) tipped all guide #158color
reel seat : stacked bamboo, keyaki with blued NS C&R
rod sock : navy twill cotton
tube : fiberglass wrapped aluminum (REC cap&bottom)
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Lugan
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Post 20 Apr 2010, 03:12 • #19 
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WHOA! That is simply (and elegantly) gorgeous! The bamboo reel seat insert is one of the nicest I have ever seen.
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Kenov
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Post 20 Apr 2010, 05:14 • #20 
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Absolutely beautiful. Very, very well-done.
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Nijinski
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Post 20 Apr 2010, 08:35 • #21 
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Sharp!
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docbluedevil
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Post 20 Apr 2010, 09:04 • #22 
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So much to appreciate about your rods, Kab! The stacked bamboo reel seat is so innovative and beautiful, and I love how the guide wraps complement the color in the bamboo. A rod built with this much love likely has an wonderful action to match!
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TroutAndSalmonAquarium
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Post 21 Apr 2010, 01:35 • #23 
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Iya～　Utsukushii　Desuna～ http://www.aurora.dti.ne.jp/~mayfly/


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Algyros
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Post 21 Apr 2010, 07:35 • #24 
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I agree with all that has been said about the beauty and elegance of your rods.

I'd love to see them in action. Do you have any photos of them on a stream?
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rlyfst1
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Post 21 Apr 2010, 08:05 • #25 
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What's the emoticon for drooling?
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