Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 1 Weight 3 7/8" diameter (4 1/4"

3 7/8" diameter (4 1/4" across pillars) and 1 1/2 to 1 3/4" spool width

probably one of the fastest that I've come across

made that way

1) A photograph of Gillum's 34 lb

Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 1 Weight 3 7/8" diameter (4 1/4"A Hidenobu Kotake (Bum Rod) "A8F" model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #538. The rod weighs 3. 6 ounces. New condition. Medium action. This rod is built in a deformed octagon construction and hollow in the butt and mid. Flamed cane, medium tan color with darker patches. Three up node pattern for the butt and mid section, though the tips depart from this a bit. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are black with small