new rod taper. - Lazybee45
OK, I was at my fly tying class tonight and Doug, the guy who "owns" the room
(he is a physics teacher at a local High School and he allows us to use the
room) and I have been discussing bamboo rods. He said he got one on th ewest
side of the Rocky Mts in Colorado for a decent price but it has no name on
it, Ddown locking reel and all Cork grip and reel seat. Nice two piece of
about 6' 3" and he is using 5 wt line on it. I tried it and it casts VERY
nicely. We were casting in the hallway at the school, crouching down and
angling the rod so it wouldnt hit the cielling or lockers. We were putting
the line out 50-60 ft under these conditions. NICE feel! I measured it and
this is what I got. NO Garuntees! But here is the taper
Tip .075
5 .0825
10 .10
15 .115
20 .14
25 .165
30 .175
35 .19
40 .19
45 .205
50 .23
55 .25
60 .265
65 .285
The balance is taken up by the butt and reel seat Overall length is 75.75
inches
The ferrule is between 35 and 40 inch stations.
How much do I deduct for finish? I really want to make one like this
myself! Anyone have any idea of who might have made this rod?
mark
"Never eat more than you can lift!" Miss Piggy