和歌山県·特産品
Hashimoto Heera-zao (Crucian Carp Rods)
A rod that anglers long for as a lifelong companion—the Kishu Heera-zao, produced primarily in Hashimoto City, is a bamboo rod specifically designed for crucian carp fishing. Production of these rods flourished in this city because the area is close to a source of high-quality Koya bamboo (Madake), the primary raw material. Growing wild at altitudes of 700 to 900 meters in the northern Kii region, this bamboo is thin yet thick-walled, combining flexibility with durability. From the initial cutting of the raw bamboo to the final product, over 130 processes are performed entirely by hand, with a single artisan reportedly spending six months meticulously perfecting each rod. In 2013, they were designated as a national traditional craft. The sensation of the bamboo's elasticity absorbing the fish's pull—it is a crystallization of craftsmanship that grows more beloved the more it is used.
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