Shoma

Shoma is the standard model of Maekawa craft. The butt section does not look like Swell, but the swell section is hidden in the grip. This hidden swell section is the key of Shoma. It is not discussed much, but swell butt works maximum not at the swelled section, but at about ten inches toward the ferrule. This is why we put swell butt section in the grip. This method can maximize the butt power as well as reducing the diameter of the rod.
**All photos courtesy of Yuki Bando (Flybito Press)