Re Intro, and a question - marty

Hi All, I forgot to mention measurments taken over varnish. Deduct .003
>                          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
> > >