Casting an Alchemy Dharma fly rod by C. Barclay Fly Rod Co.

Casting an Alchemy Dharma fly rod 

by C. Barclay Fly Rod Co.

Casting an Alchemy Dharma fly rod with WF4 Sharkwave

Casting a custom made Alchemy Dharma 7'5" 4/5wt 4 piece parabolic fly rod
line used: Scientific Anglers WF4 Sharkwave Ultimate Trout

Casting an Alchemy Dharma Fly Rod fly rod with WF5 Sharkwave line

Casting a custom made Alchemy Dharma 7'5" 4/5wt 4 piece parabolic fly rod
line used: Scientific Anglers WF5 Sharkwave Ultimate Trout

Finally, there is a true parabolic blank on the market!

Christian Hörgren who is a Swedish rod builder describes parabolic action fly rods.

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Finally, there is a true parabolic blank on the market!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

This is a new Japanese blank, Alchemy Dharma 7'5'', 4/5wt that was designed by Mr Akihiko Kawasaki on Alchemy Tackle in Japan. I'm very pleased about the performance of this rod. Many people refer to glass rods as "close to bamboo", but I would say that is quite unusual. Modern glass is light and crisp, and not very like bamboo at all. At least when it comes to traditional progressive tapers. But this taper is parabolic, which means it has a flat mid section and a soft butt. This taper geometry gives the rod a very special performance. The soft butt section acts like a hinge in the blank, helping it to load very deeply. This makes the rod an excellent distance caster, but it's also great for casting situations where you need to unload the line in narrow spots, for example roll casting in between trees. The swing weight is relatively high on this blank, which makes the rod less line weight sensitive and more open to different line weights. The mass distribution makes the rod load nicely by using only its own mass, which allows the rod to load with a lighter line than it's designed for. There is a big gap in the market for parabolic rods, and I will get back to this blank in future builds. 

This build was appointed Japanese style with nickel silver and bamboo details, featuring my new down/uplocking reel seat. It will be sent to a fellow rod builder in the US who is currently making a rod for me on the same blank. I can't wait...

"Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" Glass Rods build by NCA

Three style of "Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rods.
 build by NCA(North Country Angler, Iwate Japan)

Specifications
Material : Unidirecthional E-glass
Recommended line weight : DT-4 (In some situations, WF-5 is good too )
Total length : 7' 5"
Pieces : 4
Blank Weight : 57g
Action : Parabolic / Medium~Slow
Blank Color : translucent white (Already clear coating.)

These blanks were made in Japan by using Japanese-made highest quality materials.

Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rod Blank is $ 215. and shipping.

Finished rods, will be released soon.

We can accept PayPal.

"Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" Bending curve

Bending curve of loading in a static

Bending curve 125g (4.4oz)

Bending curve 250g (8.8oz)

"Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rod

The photograph is a prototype.

"Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rod
Casting feel of the "Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" is outstanding !!

Specifications

Material : Unidirecthional E-glass
Recommended line weight : DT-4 (In some situations, WF-5 is good too )
Total length : 7' 5"
Pieces : 4
Blank Weight : 57g
Action : Parabolic / Medium~Slow
Blank Color : translucent white (Already clear coating.)

These blanks were made in Japan by using Japanese-made highest quality materials.



Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rod Blank is $ 215. and shipping.

Finished rods, will be released soon.

We can accept PayPal.

写真のロッドはプロトタイプですので、
ファクトリー完成品のロッドは外観が少し異なります。

"Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic"　ついに発売です！！

スペックは、7'5",  4 piece,  #4 Line, UD-Glass, Parabolic action

まずはブランクの販売を開始いたしました。

価格は、21500円＋消費税です。

ロッドの価格は、
スネークブランドのガイド、フロアーグレードのコルク使用した
スペシャル仕様で58000円＋消費税、
ロッドソックが付属します。

カスタム仕様での製作も可能です。

詳細は当方までお問い合わせください。

オリジナルのロッドチューブは8000円＋消費税です。

※表示している価格は2014年12月の国内販売価格です。

Alchemy Dharma 754 Parabolic" UD Glass Rod Blank is $ 215. and shipping.

Finished rods, will be released soon.

We can accept PayPal.