Re Young Para 14 - Scott W. Grady
Markus,
Tip Section
Distance from tip Guide Size
4 1/2" 1/0
8 3/4" 1
14" 1
20" 1
26 1/2" 2
33" 2
40 1/2" 3
Butt Section
Distance From Ferrule Guide Size
3 1/2" 3
11 3/4" 4
21" Stripper 10
I turned a 6 1/2" modified western type handle, downlocking slide band
reelseat. After looking in Lang's, I would make an educated guess the
handle was very slightly tapered or level.
You might look at the difference between the tip tapers of the Para 15 and
come up with your own taper for the heavier tip.
Good luck with the rod.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott W. Grady" <>
To: <>
Cc: "Rodmakers" <>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: Young Para 14
> Markus,
> I just finished a PARA 14 but have not yet cast it. It will be part of a
> Fishing For Art display at the Appleton Art Center. I'll measure the
guide
> spacing I used.
> I had sent two emails to the list and posted to Clark's also. No
responses.
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Markus Rohrbach" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 4:27 PM
> Subject: Young Para 14
>
>
> > Gentlemen,
> >
> > I'm ready to start my 4th rod soon. Until now i made only rod with a
> > swelled butt.
> > Now i want to try something new for me and i think about making a Young
> > Para 14.
> >
> > Here are some questions where i need your help:
> >
> > 1. Do some of you have experience with this taper and how do you like
> > it?
> > 2. What kind and form of the grip is recommended for this rod?
> > 3. Does somebody have pictures of an original rod?
> > 4. Was this rod ever built with a dry and wet tip similar to the Para
> > 15? If so, does somebody have the tapers?
> > 5. What are the guide sizes and spacings for this rod?
> >
> > Any help is greatly welcome and thank you in advance for your help.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Markus
> >
>