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-----
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[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?