​Rod Builder　Yoshiharu Utsumi

Ever since I started fly fishing in my third year of junior high school, I have been searching for the perfect fly rod.

During his 40+ years of fly fishing experience, he has fished mountain streams all over Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Kumamoto in the south, and has also experienced trout fishing in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Denmark.

I've done everything from fishing midges to matching the hatch, but my favorite style of fishing is short drift fishing with larger flies, such as Catskill patterns, and short leaders.

I personally prefer parabolic action rods such as Young's and Summers bamboo rods, but I believe that everyone has different preferences when it comes to rods. Using my experience using a variety of rods, I will suggest and create a rod that is perfect for your fishing style and preferences.