Merry Christmas to all on the list. I wish you all happiness and peace in
the coming year.

Here is the taper that I promised for the South Bend Cross Model 1927 Light
Salmon Rod. It gave me something to do with the wonderful new digital
Mitutoyo caliper I recieved today. I must say that I was duly impressed with
the dimensions/tolerances on the tip and mid section of this rod. They were
almost always dead on. The butt was a bit off, and these are averages of the
flats.

9'6" with 6" fighting butt (10' with fighting butt)
These dimensions are without varnish.

081        0"
097        5
118        10
135        15
150        20
166        25
187        30
208        35
246        40
255        45
260        50
277        55
288        60
297        65
314        70
343        75
374        80
379        85
395        90
408        95
430        100
430        105
430        110"
430         114"

The grip is 7.25" and the reel seat 3.75." This is a pretty stiff and heavy
rod. I am going to give it a shot as a two handed rod as soon as I re-wrap
it. It is a bit heavy for single hand overhead casting.

Best regards,
Bob