This is a Japanese sardine whale tip hand-held wakasagi (smelt) rod. The total length is 55cm, and the closed length is 31cm. It can handle weights from 1 to 5 gou (a unit of weight) approximately. The whale tip can be stored in the handle. It was made with the assumption of fishing in heated places like dome boats, so small guides are used. Therefore, when fishing outdoors on ice, there is a risk that ice attached to the guide holes will freeze and the line will not come out. The joints are finished beautifully with natural lacquer, black shibori lacquer with gold streaks, and polished. The bamboo handle uses the highest quality madake (thin bamboo) root. The thread wrapping is an original creation by Yasu. I tried fishing with it once, and the sensitivity of the whale tip was excellent and the best. It has not been used except for the test fishing. As a bonus, I will include 50m of size 2 large line. Thank you. Shinagawa Kazao Yasu