Leonard 9 0 , #4 Rod - Ted
In response to several requests for this taper I am listing the specs here.
I recorded these measurements in the 70's, before Garrison popularized 5 "
centres, hence these are taken at 6" centres. Measurements are over
varnish, so subtract .004"-.005". The rod is a very full flexing, slow
action, and works best when you relax and wait for it to work.
0" .062" stripper guide from butt 24"
6" .078" next guide 33 1/2"
12" .104" 42 5/8"
18" .115" 49 7/8"
24" .132" 56 7/8"
30" .145" 63 1/2"
34" .160" back of ferrule 70"
38" .165" back of ferrule 77 5/8"
42" .182" 83 1/4"
48" .198" 88 5/8"
54" .212" 94"
60" .230" 99"
66" .245" 103
1/4"
70" .250" back of ferrule
74" .250" back of ferrule
78" .253"
84" .270"
90" .290"
96" .300"
98" .305" beginning of steep taper
100" .380" beginning of grip