Re 8 5 wt - channer

Robert;
You can't go wrong with the Dickerson 8013. I've built several each of
the ones in Howells book and the one in the archives. I prefer the one
in the online taper archive myself, it's a bit more delicate in the tip
than either of the Howells tapers. If you want a real fast, strong 5 wt,
use Hexrod to take the 8014 down to a 5 wt, that's what I do when
someone who is used to graphite wants a rod that size.
john

> Robert Cristant wrote:
> 
> Hello all, I would like the list's opinion with regard to a taper for
> an 8'  5 wt 2 piece rod that I would like to build.  I need a rod that
> will cast, for lack of a better word, like a rocket.  The rod will be
> used for a fairly large river and will be required quite often to
> throw 50 to 60 feet of line.  I would like to avoid any 8 1/2 footers
> or three piece rods, for the simple reason of added weight (6" of cane
> and an extra ferrule probably doesn't add that much weight, but any
> weight savings can't hurt).  I was contemplating the Payne 102, or
> perhaps a Dickerson.  Anyone who has cast any Payne's or Dickerson's,
> or any good 8' 5 wt tapers for that matter, please chime in and give a
> poor lost soul some direction.  Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Robert