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It appears there is more interest than I anticipated so I'll just post them here for anyone that wants them.
Here are both tapers. Bob's rod was bought new. Jack's was used but cleaned up well. Enjoy.
Wayne
Orvis S/S/S
Courtesy Of Bob Nunn
Butt - 51 3/8 With extension - 53 9/16
Tip - 54 9/16
Butt Tip
2 1/2" (Below ferrule wrap) .2700 1 1/8" (Just below Tip top wrap) - .0955
5" .2860 4 3/4" (5" is under wrap) - .1040
10" .2900 10" - .1315
15" .3060 15" - .1470
20" .3180 20" - .1605
25" .3245 25" - .1665
30" .3500 30" - .1870
35" .3610 35" - .2000
39 3/4"(Above hook keeper wrap) .3720 40" - .2120
45" - .2235
50" - .2385
52 9/16" - 2475
Cork = 6 1/2" Reel seat = 4" without extension and 6 1/8" with extension
On most points all three flats were pretty close.
Purchased new many years ago. Tested but not fished. Never damaged.
Orvis S/S/S
8' 9" 2/2 6 7/8 oz
Courtesy of Jack Turner
Measured over varnish
Butt 51 1/2" long
Tip #1 54 1/2" long
Tip #2 54 1/2" long
Butt Tip #1 Tip#2
2.5 - .269 1" .092 1" .094
5 - .2735 .108 .105
10 - .295 .123 .123
15 - .302 .135 .130
20 - .307 .152 .150
25 - .318 .172 .169
30 - .343 .185 .184
35 - .350 .202 .201
40 - .396 .2145 .217
45 - ? .2245 .224
50 - ? .240 .240
Top of male .248 Top of male .2475
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