Fly fishing artist, Custom hand build.
Hollow build, Splice joint bamboo rods.
Maki Caenis official website.
Nagano prefecture Japan since 2004.

There are fly fishers, there are rod builders, and there are guides. Then, there is Maki Caenis—a true artisan who seamlessly bridges all three worlds in the heart of Japan’s finest waters.

Based in Japan, Maki is internationally recognized for his god-tier craftsmanship in creating ultra-premium, split-bamboo spey and trout rods under his workshop banner, CAENIS RODS. Refusing to accept the limitations of traditional heavy bamboo, Maki has pushed the medium into the modern era through his advanced hollow-built engineering, stripping away internal weight to achieve a featherlight swing that rivals modern graphite. From his technical 7’9” #0 micro-finesse dry-fly instruments to a colossal 18’0” #12 leviathan cannon designed for the world’s largest salmon rivers, every single rod is tailored to perfection, featuring traditional spliced joints or seamless bamboo ferrules to eliminate all rigid dead-spots and deliver a continuous, soulful bending curve.

But Maki’s craftsmanship does not stay confined to the workshop. As an elite, professional guide, he takes international anglers onto Japan's powerful, crystal-clear main rivers to hunt legendary native prizes like the mythical Cherry Salmon (Sakuramasu) and wild trophy trout.

To step onto the river with Maki is to experience the ultimate luxury of Japanese hospitality (Omotenashi) and tactical precision. Guests have the exclusive privilege of fishing with Maki's own handcrafted bamboo masterpieces, receiving masterclass spey casting instructions on the water, and unwinding with a curated, authentic local stay—complete with hot springs and exquisite regional cuisine.

Maki Caenis does not just offer a fishing trip; he delivers a seamless, once-in-a-lifetime connection between the ancient soul of Japanese craftsmanship and the raw pulse of the river.

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makicaenis@gmail.com

New for season 2026.

After completing a four-day cherry salmon expedition, I felt the need to change the rod length.

Starting in 2026 and 2027, we will be developing and selling the following rods:

Hollow build, Splice joint, 2tips. Comes with rod sock and aluminium tube,

12ft6in #8

14ft6in #8

We recommend Bridge fly line.

Please inquire about other lengths and single-handed rods.

Currently, there is a waiting period for delivery. Thank you for your understanding.

Maki Caenis. Atlantic salmon.1218H.S. 18ft 12weight. 2tip. (I tried casting the fly line a few times.)
Comes with aluminium black rod tube.
Please note: Only long-foot reels can be used for this rod. For sale. 598,000 J.P.Y.