Fishing Rod Manufacturing Worker (Bamboo)
つりざおせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A traditional occupation that manufactures fishing rods using bamboo as material through processes such as selection, node removal, bending processing, joining, polishing, and painting.
Description
The Bamboo Fishing Rod Manufacturing Worker uses carefully selected bamboo material, starting from node extraction processing, followed by bending processing via heat treatment or weighting, joint adhesion, surface polishing, and painting/finishing, all of which require artisan skills. In addition to traditional tools (planes, saws, knives, etc.), techniques such as heating devices and adhesives are also used in recent years. Products are handmade one by one according to anglers' preferences and usage environments, requiring high precision and beautiful finishes.
Future Outlook
Demand is declining due to a decrease in the fishing population and the spread of inexpensive synthetic material products, but there is steady demand in the traditional craft and luxury-oriented markets.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / Has attention to detail / Has patience
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Full Custom Order / Self-Employment Independence / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Craftsman → Skilled Craftsman → Workshop Owner → Traditional Craftsman
Required Skills
Adhesive Processing / Bamboo Craftsmanship / Bamboo Processing Technique / Polishing and Painting Finishing / Woodworking Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Woodworking Knowledge / Quality Control / Simple Machine Operation / Traditional Craft Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine node adjustments and dimensional accuracy directly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few tasks involving complex calculations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mainly because work can be done at one's own pace, high stress tolerance is not required. |
Aliases
- Bamboo Rod Craftsman
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