Yoshiyuki Hayasaka Meister (Japanese rod master)

Last Updated January 11, 2023

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Yoshiyuki Hayasaka (Yoshiyuki Hayasaka)
Shioyoshi
Japanese pole master

Selected in FY2015 (20th term)
Lives and works in Minami Ward

Born in 1950, from Kawasaki City
Established Shioyoshi of Yokohama rod in 1977
As a member of the Edo Japanese rod cooperative, he produces Japanese rods for traditional crafts designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and traditional crafts designated by the Governor of Tokyo.

Research good rods that can be caught well and have excellent durability every day.

Based on the belief that "a good pole is something that can be caught well and has excellent durability", we strive to record the specifications of the paid work in detail, gain the trust of customers, and respond to repeated orders. I am.

"It's important for a rod master to identify the bamboo used as the material," says Hayasaka. "If you don't have good materials, you can't make good poles."

As the number of people engaged in bamboo forestry is decreasing, Mr. Hayasaka visits the bamboo grove, cuts and drying the bamboo himself, sorts good bamboo, determines the suitability, and straightens the bamboo with his skillful burning technique He has been making fishing rods that are hard to bend.

In addition, as a member of the Edo Wapo Cooperative, he participates in exhibitions such as international fishing shows, and also offers Yokohama pole production classes at his own store to promote skills.

Meister's skill

Yoshiyuki Hayasaka Work of Meister

I have been working on the production of Japanese rods (Yokohama rods) for sea fishing unique to Yokohama.

In particular, "rattan rolls", in which threads and rattan are alternately wrapped around the hand to prevent slippage, and "mutual painting" of lacquer, which incorporates mother-of-pearl, are unique decorations that combine practicality and design.

In addition, utilizing his own fishing experience, he has been improving the Japanese pole while incorporating new materials such as glass fiber, and has been exploring the making of Japanese pole suitable for modern fishing methods.

Profile

Yoshiyuki Hayasaka Work of Meister

He moved to Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama when he was a child, and in junior high school he was a fishing boy who liked enough to make his own fishing rod.

He met a teacher at a fishing gear shop dealing with pole making tools, and at the age of 19, started training as a Japanese rod master while working as an employee of a fishing gear shop.

At the age of 24, he received a grill of "Shioyoshi" from his teacher and became independent at the age of 26.

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