Taper is taken from Heddon Premier #115, 8'6", 2F, 3/2, for HDH or E
line.

tip 34-1/2"
0"  .083
5"  .101
10" .110
15" .123
20" .140
25" .150
30" .167
33" .173

mid
3"  .174
5"  .178
10" .195
15" .210
20" .225
25" .237
30" .251
33" .258

butt
3"  .286
5"  .290
10" .300
15" .319
20" .326
23" .422    this is the dramatic swelled butt of this rod before it
goes             into the grip

Varnish is old original plus one "hand(finger) applied job by some old
timer who knew this was just a damn good tool.  So figure your varnish
thickness from there.

Rick

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