Here is a taper for Davy and anyone else interested. Ogden Smith model "The Warrior Rod". It comes from London, England. A 4/5 wt. 8 1/2' two peice rod weighing in at about 4 1/2oz. Measurements were taken without varnish, so no deduction is necessary. 0" .070 5" .086 10" .097 15" .119 20" .127 25" .145 30" .157 35" .171 40" .180 45" .187 49" .195 Ferrrule 55" .209 60" .218 65" .230 70" .234 (Interesting) 75" .251 80" .265 85" .276 90" .284 Handle