Yes it's hollow built. Sorry for not posting it on the taper. Marty > > Hi Marty: is that by any chance a Winston hollow made rod? I want to > make an > 8-foot no. 5 for personal use, and will make this one per your > statement. > Just need to know if any hollowing should be done to get as close as > possible > to the casting response of your rod. > > Best, > > Richard Tyree