First let me say that I find the 8ft 3pc 5wt Kab rod and outstanding build with nothing to ask for in quality. Point in fact I will order a 4wt next month. Now to the rod itself, Im seeing alot of the same thing others here have. Frankly this rod excells as a 6wt, I have Camerons loaner, and have been comparing it alot to absolute perfect american vintage glass, i.e., Rush Peak and Phillipson Epoxite. And I have some good examples of both. Let me say this Im retired, my right arm is pretty much gone from fishing every day possible. I have arthritis pretty bad in winter in it. Its painfull every night in winter like now. I over extended my abilities over decades with the best of Graphite and casting across the river where their were no fish for no reason. Now I cast where the fish are. Usually about 30ft of head, the leader, tippet and fly, and Im picky as hell about all three.
So what did I find with the Kab 5 wt. Well with my sore old arm, the rod is a perfect 6wt with half a dozen lines at any distance from 30 ft till you want to double hall into the backing. But for me at least its not my perfect soft slow 5wt. Again honestly I have dozens of perfect 6wts. Only half a dozen or so perfect 5wts so Im gonna go with a Kab but one rated a 4wt based on the input from our valued members here.
Richard

Hi Mike, you hit the nail on the head, I will most likely if the 4wt follows our members comments, fish it with a Wulff TT5wt, I love the rod, the way it looks and feels, just don't need another 6wt rod. It really is a fantastic rod, the 805 in an old arm is a great 6wt, awsome, from what other members have said about the 4wt Im guessing its just as good as a 5wt. I think Kab like many other American rod makers have already, needs to classify his glass rods more generously, the 805 should be a 5/6wt depending on your abilities, old arms, etc. In the old days casting Graphite with a young arm Im sure it is an awsome 5wt, however for an old guy fishing every day he can, its definately a premium 6wt. So I will go with the same rod in 4wt, and fish it with a 5wt line, its a great rod.
Richard

I got several 6.5ft rods. I was wondering if anyone here has gotten their hands on either the 6623 or 6633 and could offer a report?

Kab is taking orders for the 7653 now. He says the action of the 765 is faster than the 764 but otherwise very similar.

the 7033 handles a #4 really well, IMO.
maybe more of a 4 than a 3, in certain fisherman's hands, for short-line fishing.

Wow, he hooks a fish like two seconds after the fly hits the water. The rod while fighting the fish looks like it has some sweet deep action.

We release Kabuto original landing net.

Specification
Grip : stacked bamboo
Out side frame : zebra flamed bamboo
Inside frame : curly wood
Net : olive

Price
Small (26cmx17cm) : $325
Medium (31cmx20cm) : $350
$20 world wide shipping

Delivery time : 1-2 month

Thanks,
Kab

That last photo is beautiful!!!

Beautiful workmanship all around.

I had to replace my keyboard because of all the drooling. Great looking rods!

I built a 6623 and it is great with a WF3