Re winston taper - Downandacross Rod Company


>From the list, I believe they were posted by that unknown bandit guy, Marty.
(As I look through my tapers here, I have noticed that Marty has been so
extremely generous with stuff that has come through his hands. Thanks,
Marty!)
Good luck on these, I have not built either yet.
Bob

Here are the tapers. I think these rods were refered to as
"leetle fellers".
                   6' 2pc. #3 Winston measured over varnish deduct .003"
               Tip           Butt
        00     .070"         .170"
        05     .079          .177
        10     .092          .190
        15     .105          .203
        20     .118          .219
        25     .132          .233
        30     .145          .245 at 26 3/4" start of grip
        35     .158          under grip
   6" grip, 3 1/2" cap & ring seat W/ cork spacer. Medium action rod.
   Guide spacing  5", 9 7/8", 15 7/8" 23", 30 1/2", 38 3/4", 47"


          7' 2pc. #4 Winston measured over varnish deduct .003"
              Tip         Butt
     00       .065"       .185"
     05       .076        .201
     10       .096        .217
     15       .113        .226
     20       .126        .244
     25       .138        .260
     30       .150        .282
     35       .164        .288 at 34" start of grip
     40       .182         under grip

    5" grip, 3 1/2" cap & ring seat W/ cork spacer. med. fast action
rod.
    guide spacing, 4", 8", 12 3/4", 18 1/4", 24 1/4",32" ,40", 47 5/8",
56".


-----Original Message-----
From: 
[mailto:]On Behalf Of Kling, Barry W.
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 8:53 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: winston taper



My feelings exactly. I tried last year to get Winston to share their tapers
but they wouldn't. I guess I can't blame them. Anyway I've never cast one of
their bamboo rods and would love to see some tapers if anyone has any, or
has a rod they'd be willing to mic.

Barry

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	 [mailto:Kengorific@aol.com]
Sent:	Wednesday, October 10, 2001 4:52 PM
To:	
Subject:	winston taper

My favorite rod maker among the 'plastic' rods by far is Winston.  I own a
3wt LT 5pc rod and really like how it flexes well into the lower sections.
I have never had the oportunity to play with the bamboo rods that this fine
company makes. Does anyone on the list have  experience with Winston bamboo?
Does anyone have a taper for a 3,4 or 5 wt rod they would share with me?