Here is a taper for an early Hardy Marvel  7 1/2'  three piece rod.  
Although I have not cast it I would estimate a parabolic type action in the

4 wt. range.  It flexes full into the butt.  The measurements were taken 
after the rod was stripped, so no subtraction for varnish is necessary.  

Chris McDowell
mcdowellc@lanecc.edu  


0               .066
5               .080
10              .097
15              .118
20              .128
25              .135
28.5            .148
Ferrule
31.5            .155
35              .158
40              .172
45              .183
50              .191
55              .201
58              .212
Ferrule
62              .220
65              .229
70              .245
75              .270
80              .290
81 7/8  .297 @ Winding Check

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