J.J's Paul Young taper 6' 11.5" rod These numbers include a medium thickness of varnish. Center (inches) Diameter(inches) --------------------------------------- 1.25 .078 5 .086 10 .108 15 .119 20 .135 25 .152 30 .172 35 .170 40 .177 butt 44 .195 45 .190 50 .204 55 .220 60 .237 65 .265 69 .350 reed