Re Intro, and a question - marty

To whomever was/is interested in the Pezon et Michel taper, here it is!
                Pezon et michel Super Parabolic PPP Traun Type Hans
                 8'-2" 2pc. #6/7 line staggered ferrule
                 tip length 50 3/4"/ butt length 48"
                 8" grip / 3 1/2" alum. UL seat
                     Tip          Butt
              00     .091         .268
              05     .100         .270 
              10     .118         .270
              15     .137         .281
              20     .152         .292
              25     .165         .297
              30     .180         .302
              35     .196         .312  (36 3/4" start of grip)
              40     .210           under grip
              45     .224           under grip
              50     .234  
>     
           Guide spacing / Tip  /   butt
                          5 1/8"    5 3/8"
                          11 5/8"   13 1/2"
                          18 1/2"   22" (stripper)
                          25 1/2"
                          32 3/4"
                          40 1/4"
                          48"
 First 10" of the butt section have a flat taper (no typo)
               Good Luck, Marty DeSapio
> Hello Marty,
> 
> I'm presently building a Pezon and Michel Fario Club. I would love to get
> the taper for your Truan if possible since I plan to build a few Ritz
> tapers this winter. Thanks in advance,
> 
> Richard
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: 
> > [mailto:]On Behalf Of marty
> > Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 5:22 PM
> > To: 
> > Cc: 
> > Subject: Re: Intro, and a question
> >
> >
> > Hi John, Welcome! Parabolic eh? You probably want a Pezon et Michel
> > taper. I believe the archives of this site may have one to
> > fit the bill
> > although in 2pc. This can be converted to 3pc. A para is a good first
> > rod because they tend to have heavier tip dimension. If you
> > have trouble
> > locating a taper you like I have a 8'2"  #6/7 Pezon et Michel Truan I
> > will mike and post. The rod is a rocket launcher. Marty
> > >
> > > Hello all.
> > >
> > > My name is John Shane, 'Im from Vermont, and teach in the
> > Forestry dept. at
> > > the University here.
> > > I am about to take the plunge into a first rod and since it
> > is obviously a
> > > time commitment have been considering what to attempt. Im
> > looking for
> > > advice and a reality check.
> > >
> > > My favorite rods are parabolic. I am well supplied in the
> > lighter rod
> > > weights.. at least for now. So I guess what I need most is
> > an early-season
> > > rod. For me, this would be a rod at least 8 feet long, for
> > a 5-6 wt line,
> > > and 3-piece.
> > >
> > > First, can you suggest good tapers, and second (maybe
> > first), as long as I
> > > realize that the first rod will be a "learning experience"
> > is there any
> > > reason not to attempt this style (I am a pretty decent woodworker).
> > >
> > > THANKS-
> > >
> > > j.
> > >
> > > ===================================================================
> > >    John Shane                                 (802) 656-2907
> > > University of Vermont                      
> > >  Forestry Department                        FAX  --  (802)656-8683
> > > Burlington, Vt. 05405
> >