Re Winston Tapers - marty

 wrote:
> 
> Marty,
>     cool.
> thanks
> Bret
Bret, Here is the Winston 8' 2pc. #5 I promised. This is the best 8'er I
ever casted, second would be the 8' WM Granger tapers.
  The tip dimensions seem a bit "thick ankled" but I love how it handles
a line. Rod has true medium action.
   
              Winston (Doug Merrick) 8' 2/2 DT #5 line. Deduct .004 for
varnish

             Butt           Tip
00          .220"           .082"
05          .230           .089
10          .240           .106
15          .249           .124
20          .263           .128
25          .277           .150
30          .285           .168
35          .304           .184
381/4"      .312  start of grip
40       under grip?       .194
45         "  "  "         .217
48         "  "  "         .222

 Guide spacing    Tip          Butt
                 4 1/4"       4 1/8"
                 8 1/4        11 1/4
                 12 3/4       19 3/8 (stripper)
                 18 1/2       
                 24 3/8
                 30 3/8
                 37
                 44 1/8

        6" Grip/ 4" DL bakelite seat
           Good Luck, Marty