Re Suggestions for a 7- 7.6 ft 5wt. rod - CHRISTOPHER C MCDOWELL

Randall,

I think it was Reed Curry who long ago posted a Phillipson Peerless 7'  5 wt. taper.  It's at the Rodmakers website under "Software", then "Frank Stetzer interface" then "Classic Tapers".  I hope I got that close to correct, I'm going on memory. Anyway, I've made a few of them and they are most definitely fast with a tip action.  Not at all unpleasant to cast, just fast and tip actioned like you are leaning toward.  It might be a good choice for someone used to the stiffer action rods.  Your friend will have no problem getting smoothly out to 45' with it.

Chris McDowell

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From: "Randall Gregory" <>
Subject: Re: Suggestions for a 7- 7.6 ft 5wt. rod?
Date: 04/13/00 20:08

Bob, would you consider the second Dickerson 7613 a tip, mid or full flex type of rod. This guy is coming right off of graphite and is used to stiff tip action types of rods.I'm trying to give him a rod that will help him through the transition. Thanks again, Randall G.
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  From: bob maulucci 
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  Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 9:16 PM
  Subject: Re: Suggestions for a 7- 7.6 ft 5wt. rod?


  The second Dickerson 7613 in Howell's book is a great powerful rod. Would work well for nymphing with some weight. A nice crisp rod. Mine came out great, although I admit I like the Driggs better for dry fly fishing. (7'2") 
  For nymphing, I bet a nice 8' Payne taper would work well too.
  Bob

  At 08:36 PM 4/13/00 -0500, you wrote:

    Anyone have a suggestion for a rod as described above that would be suitable as an all around rod? The person primarily uses nymphs at this point. I was thinking a Granger taper or Dickerson. What do you think. The rod will be cast mostly in the under 45 ft. range. Thanks in advance, Randall Gregory(NW Arkansas)

  Bob Maulucci
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