Taper Exchange

Heddon tapers

feeds@yuku.com (MJF) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:14:57 GMT

I just completed a Heddon Folsum blank for a friends Christmas gift. I taped on some guides and slid on a grip, then started casting. Wow that is a really nice taper. I couldn't stop casting it. I like these Heddons. I notice the tapers that are mentioned are 1 1/2, 1 1/4 ect. A lot different than the tapers in Rod DNA and Hexrod. Is there information on Heddon tapers out there somewhere? I just noticed a there is a 8' Folsum mentioned in another thread. Would anyone share some Heddon...

Cross Sylph Taper/Cross #1500 7', 2/2 Taper

feeds@yuku.com (WoodRiver) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:42:44 GMT

It is my understanding that several Cross Sylph tapers may exist. Also, there may be some confusion of tapers with the Cross #1500, 7', 2/2 taper. Lastly, I've heard that the SirD taper maybe a variant of the Sylph taper. All that said, I have attached the only taper I have obtained so far. This taper implies that the Sylph is a HDH, or 6wt. The Cross #1500 7' I used to own was a 5wt. I've heard mention that the "True" Sylph is a 4wt.

Does Anyone have...

7 1/2' 3/2 5 wt Taper recommendations?

feeds@yuku.com (Bamboofisher) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:05:11 GMT

Does anyone have any recomendations for a nice 7 1/2' 3/2 true 5wt? I'm looking for something that is not too deep flexing, pretty much a medium or a medium/fast action . I'll be using it mostly in close (small to medium szed streams), seldom over 35' and for small dries or a dry/dropper rig the majority of the time. Anyone have experience with a Payne 198 or a Dickerson 761510? Haven't decided on the maker yet and will do that when I decide which taper I want.

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Casting impressions of Wayne Cattanach 8ft 6wt?

feeds@yuku.com (thousandstar) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:26 GMT

Anyone used this taper?

Fast 3 wt

feeds@yuku.com (socal) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:31:08 GMT

Do any of you gentlemen have a taper foe a fast 8' 2pc 3 wt that you would part with? Thanks , Jon

leonard 66h,8ft. 2pc.

feeds@yuku.com (stlhdr1st) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:21:32 GMT

any body out there have this taper archived??thanks

Paraverage

feeds@yuku.com (gespliesste) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:20:30 GMT

Hi,
is the Paraverage a 2 piece or 3 piece rod?
Thanks Olaf

Looking for PHY tapers

feeds@yuku.com (gooseberryrods) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:07 GMT

I am looking for the following two PHY tapers:

1. Para 15 referred to as the "ladies" rod.
2. Para 16

Thank You,

Scott

Taper Recommendation for Tournament Casting

feeds@yuku.com (aguafriarods) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:31:44 GMT

I'm looking for some taper recommendations for a rod to use for ACA sanctioned tournament casting. The event is the 5 weight combined accuracy and distance. The line used must be a WF5F. The accuracy part has targets at 20 to 50+ feet, the distance part self explanatory. I was thinking of a rod around 8'. I'd be open to any action type - para, semi-para, progressive. Oh, and graphite is not an option.

TIA,
Bill

Looking for 2 Piece Salmon Rod Taper

feeds@yuku.com (aparramoure) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:41:07 GMT

Anyone happen to have a good taper for a 2 piece 9 - 9 1/2 ft. 8wt - 9wt ? Would appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance.

Saltwater rod

feeds@yuku.com (NervousWater) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:25:25 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had any tapers of the older saltwater rods like the Heddon Riptide or the Payne "Bonefish" I am looking for something in the 8 1/2 to 9ft and 6-9wt class. Any suggestions, it would also be used for some large mouth bass as well. Thanks

Sutton River Rec Taper

feeds@yuku.com (WIHEXROD) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:26:13 GMT

I have a friend who is looking for the ideal rod for fishing the Sutton River in Northern Ontario.
This is what he thinks he wants.
"Need a three piece to throw size 12 dries and size 4 streamers 10 feet - 50 feet, and control 2-8lb fish in moderate flows"
Any suggestions?
Scott

Granger 9050 pre-Wright McGill

feeds@yuku.com (scott bearden) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:36:16 GMT

This was taken from my Goodwin Granger Champion than was pre- Wright McGill merger. Measured over stripped blank.

0 0.083
5 0.091
10 0.105
15 0.122
20 0.139
25 0.157
30 0.167
35 0.172
40 0.2
45 0.220
50 0.237
55 0.245
60 0.253
65 0.256
70 0.259
75 0.285
80 0.299
85 0.313
90 0.329
95 0.340
100 0.4
105 0.4
108 0.4

Taper Modification for Different Line Size

feeds@yuku.com (dorenac) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:58:49 GMT

I have a taper for a 7'6, 5wt(WF), 3pc rod that I've built several of. I really like the action and would like to duplicate it for a 4wt DT or WF. I know there's more than just dropping the numbers, but that's about all I know. Can anyone either advise me or point me in the direction where I can figure out how to do this?
Thanks

help with mic'ing Horrocks-Ibbotson 8' Cascade taper?

feeds@yuku.com (freestoner) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:48:09 GMT

I own an 8 ft. H-I Cascade rod, probably made at the end of the H-I cane production era, maybe early 1950s. It's actually a nice casting rod, along with being one of only two 8' 3-piece rods in their lineup. The other one is the Canada Creek, which is not all that commonly seen (along with being more of a 6-weight that I didn't find nearly as impressive as the Cascade.) Although 8 1/2' Cascades are seen fairly often, the 8' model I have is the only one I've ever run...

First cane..

feeds@yuku.com (stianronnevik) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:31:41 GMT

Above is a picture of the river I fish. I only fish dries size 18-12. Now I need to know witch rod to choose and need guidence. My list of choices are. 7'6'' PHY perfectionist made by Ron Decker. A Payne 100 and a North Fork Special also by Ron Decker. In addition I came across a 7'10'' Carvellio for $ 700 . Price...

7 foot one piece 5 weight rod taper

feeds@yuku.com (Tom Smithwick) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:15:42 GMT

This is only the second time I have published a taper, which ought to tell you something. There won't be many who dislike this rod. It feels like a 6.5 footer in the hand, casts like a 7.5 footer, and is quite accurate. It's fast, without feeling stiff. I think it would handle a ferrule, but it really should be built as a one piece rod, and will definitely reward your efforts if you do it. I...

Young Swelled Butt Perfectionist Taper

feeds@yuku.com (8weight) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:31:16 GMT

I keep reading about this but can not seem to find the taper anywhere. I would appreciate if someone could pass it on to me if available. Thanks in advance. Anthony

para 15 questions

feeds@yuku.com (markb) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:05:11 GMT

Hi-
I'm flaming some cane for a para 15 and I'm curious to hear opinions on hollowing this taper and using a vented young style grip.

Thanks

salmon taper

feeds@yuku.com (nelsinme) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:31:02 GMT

I'm looking for a 9wt salmon rod taper; anybody have a suggestion?