Re Payne Rod Recommendation Request - Neil Savage

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I made a Payne 98  (7', 4 wt.) for my son, and liked it so well I'm =
making one for myself.  I used the Ron Barch taper which smoothes out =
the jump between the tip and butt so you can use a standard ferrule =
instead of a step down.  For a heavier rod (7'6", 5wt.) you might look =
at the Warra 5 weight.  Neil Savage
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  Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 1:50 PM
  Subject: [RODMAKERS] Payne Rod Recommendation Request


  I'm hoping this will be a fairly straight-forward question.  But =
somehow I sense it will be more difficult than I think!

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  I'm thinking about what to build for rod #4 and would like to build a =
Payne.  I like to make rods I can fish, so a mid-weight rod is most =
desirable (4-6 wt. for Oregon fishing).  I prefer 2 piece rods, but =
that's not a show-stopper.  I also like rods 7' or longer. I've looked =
through the Hex rod list. But would like personal recommendations.

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  Given this information, what Payne rod best represents his work with =
(or near) the dimensions above?

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  Examples of what I'd provide, if someone asked me about Paul Young =
rods (those I'm most familiar with);

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  I'd recommend a Perfectionist 4 wt. for a faster, but great dry or =
nymphing rod.

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  Or a Driggs River 5 wt. if you like your rods to really bend deep into =
the handle (slower??) and a rod that feels one weight lower while =
fishing.=20

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  Or a Martha Marie for a bit more of a backbone.  A rod suited for =
larger western river fishing (if that really means anything!?).

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  Thanks for your help on selecting a Payne to build!

  =20

  Scott Turner

  Portland, Oregon

  http://home.comcast.net/~kings11/index.htm



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