dickerson fly rod tapers

The rod I measured generally has 3/3 node spacing with the exception of two nodes falling right next to each other. I repaired the rod with by putting on a custom ferrule. Yes, there are specific applications for a 7'6" 5wt here in Michigan. I only use short rods on overgrown streams. Good question and I will tell you as soon as I finish my 5wt SLT. Dickerson was a self-taught rodmaker who designed his own rod-milling and planing equipment. (Stephen Dugmore). So I thought I would answer that question and build one. November - May Tapers are very personal things. by avyoung 06/17/16 04:49, Post 75 0.2855 Good luck. (Robin Haywood). Ten measurements on the butt and ten stations on the tip. 0.102 0.206 0.138 If so, which would work best as an all-around rod for lakes/ponds and steelhead/salmon? (Mark Wendt), I am wanting to build a Dickerson 7012 but cant find a taper that accounts for the step downs. if you don't have ~ 1/64 drop over the ferrule it isn't a true taper. Jim P. you have some great choices there. (four piece) carbon fiber fly rod blank $85.00 13' 7/8wt. 4 wt 0.0680 And you are of course correct in pointing out that stress numbers means nothing without the particulars of the line weight and length. 0.088 As good a seven and a half foot 3-piece rod taper as any ever designed. This board is for discussing the collecting of bamboo fly rods, both classic and modern. 20 .245 .130 I was contemplating a rod with a 3.5 ft tip section and interchangeable butt sections of maybe 2, 3 and 4 ft lengths. by dkrismer 06/12/16 20:36, Post I'll give you a bit of background on the question. Except for where the swell begins, the butts are similar as well. My original Dickerson is an 861711D dated 1936. My original point, with which you took issue, was: I just wanted to make the point that there's a difference between a rod with a straight taper and one with a straight, flat stress curve. Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. (Robin Haywood), I consider a 7 1/2-ft. 5wt. I would highly recommend the 8013 for your first Dickerson rod. (Mark Wendt), I checked the several places that I usually look for tapers and they all had the swell starting at 80". Worked well enough for me to pass the test. Yes. I would go with Thramer. (Inches) (Inches) Stress It's really funny that a True Arc turns out to be a parabolic taper (how drunk were those guys?). Also, your shorthand doesn't describe where these changes take place, which is as equally as important as the changes themselves. Is there a classic taper that roll casts better any others? All of these factors when considered together give a better picture of the rod than any one does in isolation. The resulting rod won't know the difference and neither will you when you cast it. This is because the laws of physics don't tend to change much. The second you deviate from a straight line, no matter how you want to describe it, the fact that there was a straight line is irrelevant. While I have never cast an original (I think only a few were ever made by Mr. Dickerson) I have made a 4-5. The stepdown in the female is from a 14/64 ID where the ferrule goes over the bamboo to 12/64 ID where it accepts the male slide. The long column to the right of that is what we think the raw cane would have measured, subtracting for varnish, and interpolating between our measurements so as to put everything back on 5-inch stations. Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella.. Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. . The same can be said for the EC Powell taper in Hexrod (the 7'6" 2pc 6wt in the archives) which IS A B-9 TAPER; just look at the average slope from stations from the 80" mark thru 0". bamboo fly rod blank (two-piece single tip) - Proof Fly Fishing 6'6" 2wt. My question is, as I plan for my next rod, are these the same rod or is there a difference? This gives a quick, accurate impression as to what type of taper the rod is made from (straight, parabolic, compound, etc.) Why do you think a7'6" rod is short for a #5 ? 0.160 25 .160 .308 But if you decide to tell the world that this is therefore the right way to design a fishing rod then I'm going to disagree with you! His total production was fewer than 1,000 rods. It's an Asian knockoff of a Dickerson 7012 4WT 7-0 taper. As Will predicts, this is a very pleasant and easy rod to cast. It's all pulled through by hand. that drop is a hallmark of all 2pc dickerson tapers. (Bret Reiter), I call this one a seven too. A Powell B taper by definition is a straight taper. It didn't make since to me but went ahead and planed the butt section the way it was listed. Looking at the 5" dimensions for the Dickerson 7613 (1970 taper), there is a big swell under the grip. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea. In the local streams we suffer the length to enable some sort of roll cast, but use #4 or #3 lines. Actually, your second post said what I was going to say, look at the graphs. I would be interested to hear Bob Norwood's approach on this issue. I don't think anyone fishes the same. The 1952 Dickerson is similar to the GW except it's a 5/6 wt. In terms of rod design I think that it is really worthwhile considering as many design approaches as possible when trying to design and assess tapers. I am sure there are situations where a bit more length would be helpful, but who am I to argue with Mr. Dickerson? Now you have a rod in the length, line weight and number of section you want. I thought it was in there, but I didn't have the link, and the CD I got from Lowell is at home. I will add my 2 cents. (Robin Haywood), I find this a very interesting. I just read this to myself and it's obviously as clear as mud! Fly Fishing Supplies & Gear. . (If memory serves me right Tony Young sells step down ferrules for Dickerson rods, so you may try that.) Take a Garrison. Very nice guy. The Dickerson 7612 taper a smooth medium action 4 wt that is 7 1/2 long in a 2pc. Summers Bamboo Fly Rods Company Vom Hofe Reels Young Winston Bob Summers has built and repaired quality bamboo fly rods since 1956. Whether you're picking out your very first fly-fishing rod or coming in for a new modern fly reel after years out on the water, Sportsman's Warehouse can supply you with the very best fly-fishing equipment. Starting at a tip dimension specific to a given line weight you add diameter to the length of the rod in linier increments until you reach the rod length you want. It has a small flex area in the lower tip with a stronger butt sloping up toward the end with a good butt swell; fast rod. The last 7613 is a version by Todd Talsma, it is the strongest one a 6/7 wt similar to the 1952 model. This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. This is the second invitation to fish Michigan, and I thank you sincerely for it. If you know something different about Dickerson's typical varnsh coat, make the appropriate adjustment. In fact, I use the 7613 that I made a lot of the time, even while Hex fishing last week on the Manistee! 2023 American Museum Of Fly Fishing. The 1st station on the butt section is NOT .214, it should be.208@0, then as follows: .214@5 CSE makes and sells this kind of "step-down" ferrule, from tubing, as Dickerson did. I can always build another and I'm sure I will. DICKERSON 801610 - 8' 3/2 - 5wt- honey colored - medium powerful action trout fishing rod this rod is my favorite 8 foot Dickerson - originals are very rare - incredible power in a true 5w$ 2150us (all 3pc 2tip rods)DICKERSON 7613 - 7'6"- one of my all time favorite 5wts, copied in Dickerson's style can be custom made with tips of four different actions below: DICKERSON 7613 LS - the lightest of this series - for closer casting to 40 feetDICKERSON 7613 L - very nice all-round trout taper, full, medium fast actionDICKERSON 7613 M - quick, full dry fly rod - nice to have when the hatch startsDICKERSON 7613 H the 6wt, "big gun" of this series, good for big flies, streamers, $ 1750us w/one tip $ 1950us w/two tips $ 2150us w/three (or all 3pc 2tip rods) $ 2350us w/full set of four tips in all actions. So this spring I made the Dickerson 8014 Guide taper and prefer it for Lake Bass and larger bluegill. I have made several and all have been well received. To vary the straight line you can adjust the tip dimension. I will let Bob speak to the numbers and how they were derived. As a rule I only make #5 rods (like Marinaro) and the bulk of these are less than 7'6". (Frank Stetzer, Hexrod, Taper Archive, Rodmakers Archive). It sounds very interesting. The Dickerson step down ferrule concept I need to know. I made the Dickerson 7613 from the numbers in Jack Howells book. by avyoung 06/17/16 00:43, Post At The Airport. 0.278 The last tip measurement (that goes into the male ferrule) is .204. Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. On a theoretical straight line or linear taper the rod would load progressively down to the handle. Easy casting and very versatile. (Robin Haywood). I Have commented additionally, if trivially in a private post on the other points. (Greg Reeves), Something ain't quite right there. Straight tapers are just that, nobody needs to develop them, as if they did they wouldn't be straight anymore. These are Bob's dimensions. (David Zincavage), You can inform your authority that he is wayyyyyyyyyy off base!! About a week ago I was fishing the hex hatch on a certain small Wisconsin stream for the first time in many years, with a 7.5 ft 5wt, and actually wished I had a much shorter rod, given the overhanging trees. (Tim Pembroke), I wasn't aware of that but now that I've been told it does make perfect sense. The last page shows our interpolated numbers, on 5 inch stations, with varnish already subtracted, using both the Howell method (measure stations from the butt up) or the "classic" method (measure stations from the tip down.) Don't you find short rods a problem on those splendid Yorkshire chalk streams? Unless that is what you are trying to achieve. To my knowledge there are at least 3 versions of the 7613 out there. Post The rod is currently 7'-2" after a test fit so I want to trim to the correct 7-0 length. Dickerson 8014 Fred Bears Rod, 2606 -1. 30 .174 .318 well there is your answer. I have made quite a few Dickerson tapers. Station Diameter My intention is not to criticize you, but to try to reveal the "big picture" when looking at tapers and stress curves. This rod belonged to rodbuilder Tim Bedford. The two different numbers are for the tip and the butt of the rod. I have fit the ferrules but not glued them up yet. Modified Lyle Dickerson 6611 Dry-Fly Action: 6' 6" 3 or 4: 11/64: 2/2: P702: Ponds, creeks . We're committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment for our travelers. This rod belonged to rodbuilder Tim Bedford. (Mark Dyba), Okay, to continue the discussion, what are they, and why? In the hands of a good caster, this taper will make a fly line do things that amaze. There are no great tapers and nobody invented anything. by Mike McGuire 06/16/16 23:29, Post $ 1950us w/two tips, DICKERSON 7012 - 7' 2/2 - 4wt- honey colored - medium action, wonderful 4wt$ 1950us w/two tips. Harry Boyd ----------- Harry Boyd http://www.canerods.com maker@canerods.com Aransas.clarks Guide Posts: 301 55 0.2275 But if you decide to tell the world that this is therefore the right way to design a fishing rod then I'm going to disagree with you!" Very smooth and plenty of power for a 5 wt should you need it. So the data exists both ways in the spreadsheet. Chris' rod is also an 861711D. Besides, he's a fun guy to chat with about almost anything to do with fly fishing and the outdoors. The best reason that I can give you as to why Dickersons are popular tapers (Along with another Michigan maker Paul Young) is that they are nice casting rods and fit our fishing very well. I will suggest that rodmakers as a whole are not (especially the "classics" who were trying to make a living by banging out rods), but also that minor variances of a few thousandths occurring at random do not have a large impact on the rod actions as a whole. (Robin Haywood), Is 8'4" a bit long for a 4 wt.? That said, even this quite powerful taper isn't sufficient to handle large deer hair bass bugs or heavily weighted 2/0 streamers. 0 .326 .180 And why not? .248@15 50 0.203 148510 This will be three tips (light, heavy and SLT), three butts (light, heavy, SLT), a parabolic and a hinge. First, no one casts the same. by bluesjay 06/19/16 13:59, Post Leonard patent, I believe. (Robin Haywood), This would be very easy, but would impact on other desirable qualities. My first few 8013's have 13/64 ferrules and one of them broke off INSIDE of the ferrule. to use it on trout other than the Yough, Savage River reservoir and some lakes. (John Channer), Well, the #13 Payne ferrules that I've mic'd had a female ferrule internal diameter of .203" and the step-down internal diameter of .1875". I like to look at the taper itself and how it compares to a straight line taper, the stress curve, the tip deflection under loading, the shape the rod assumes under maximum loading, the rod weight and the center of gravity. Lyle Dickerson's famed taper. It is my belief that there are only seven truly different tapers available as a base to design rods from. 0.229 Made several of them. Halstead. I get tired of hearing that kind of comment. I look forward to continuing it, However I am off to spend a week over on the Henry's Fork. Rods also tend to have varying sweet spots in terms of when the amount of line out feel just right. 1951Accession No.1987.010.024Made byNARMCO, The American Museum Of Fly Fishing More than an eight weight is required to handle the largest of flies. It's been my experience that a straight taper can be a very nice rod when designed correctly; for example a 4wt with a tip of 0.068 and a station rise of 0.013. The Paul Young Perfectionist. The ordeal with the broken rod changed my whole way of looking at ferrule sizes. Could this be the difference between an 861711D and an 861711? Your statement that "if you want to make overweight rods with unnecessarily heavy tips and relatively floppy butts then straight tapers will deliver. Granger. If you want the rod to have the same characteristics as before the change, the you must add some cane to the mid/butt of the rod to maintain the balance that was there before. I won't know the difference if it isn't perfect but want to do things approximately correct. They look very representative to what I have seen. 0.292 Dickersons original taper was as Mark stated and a true 5 wt. In fact, I had great trouble casting the bloody thing. I've made at least a dozen Perfectionists (most with a swelled butt so they aren't exactly the same) and all their owners love them. (Gary Nicholson). Brewer Rods These rods use tried and true taper designs as a starting point. Another maker who knows Dickerson tapers very well is Rick Cunningham. Parabolic is a marketing term and thus entirely meaningless in discussions on rod design. It seems several people have made rods for a given ferrule size (Dickerson #) with a size larger Super-Z. (Robin Haywood). is obviously your opinion, which you are entitled to. (Will Price), Dickerson standardized his reel seats with a 3/8's inside diameter bore, hence the .375 under the grip and reel seat. Rod Selection - Dickerson Tapers, < Home < Tips Area < Rod Selection < Dickerson Tapers, Can someone help me find the taper for the Dickerson 7613. Browse our collection of vintage fly boxes and wallets. This rod consists of medium tempered cane constructed in a 3x3 node pattern with Dickerson tan wraps and black tipping. Powell Rods. Neither of the Powell's on Hexrod are straight taper, I have no Winston tapers handy. 0.120 Determine the effect of adding or subtracting material as to what effect it will have on rod action, we can design rods for a specific purpose. (Bob Norwood). You have a rod with a taper of approximately 0.0028 per inch. Can you direct me to where I can find more information on this? 70 0.261 133729 (John Channer), I have never been able to describe to anyone else how a rod feels to them. (Gordon Koppin), If I might ask: Which Perfectionist taper do you favor? I highly recommend him. Great conversation. There are several different specs for this taper out there, three of which I use. 30 0.155 Get information on services and amenities, security protocols, health and safety measures, and more. If you want a rod that feels like a SLT then you must compensate for the ferrules and varnish and guides by adding the proper amount of bamboo at the correct points on the taper. by thramerrods 06/17/16 04:28, Post Strong tip; butt has flex area from 45" to 80" then a butt swell at 80". All Dickerson copies include Dickerson aesthetics, blued ferrules & an agate stripping guide if desired. Click Here for Rod Raffle, Great Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat Fly Fishing. Design notes: Dennis Higham's 861711 found in David Ray's taper archive is also designated a 'D' model. (Gary Nicholson), The chap is obviously of unsound mind as the Perfectionist is IMHO one of the all time worst taper rods out there. We all have devices to try to self describe tapers. by Aransas.clarks 05/09/09 02:49, Post (Larry Puckett), If you look at page 104 of the Dickerson book you will see his die set. A few of the tapers shown on the deflection comparison page are not listed here as they are from active rodmakers; out of professional courtesy I prefer not to offer those for sale. 0.174 If you like I can send you a compensated SLT and you will see what I mean. To this Robin brings up the complications created by the weight and placement of ferrules etc. I've also made an 8-1/2' with tip dimension of .072, which made a really nice 6/7 weight. Experience the difference of a Mystic Fly Rod on your next expedition. I always encourage customers to try before they buy. I like Paynes too! I have one of his 7625's, and it's a great rod, being a 7613 replica. You can built say a 5wt using a 13/64 ferrule and any of these slopes, and they'll all be 5 weights, but if you do the math you'll see that the tip dimensions would vary greatly. I would argue that the variances are due to machine error, rather than deliberate (consider that you are tapering the strips by running them thru a glorified router, excuse me milling machine, using a worn wooden pattern board running over metal rollers, to determine the taper. Perhaps you can see why I think that a 1500 cane rod may be a bargain! The American Museum of Fly Fishing is the steward of the history, traditions, and practices of the sport of fly fishing and promotes the conservation of its waters. I would be very interested in hearing what you have to say about the differences between the two tapers. They will not be using straight tapers, I'm afraid. .232@10 $239.00 + $24.95 shipping (2) Vintage HEDDON PAL Casting Rods - #6277 Wormer 5'6"+ #6273 Musky Special 5' . If you want a starting point then make the rate of taper 20 thousandths per inch and hollow build to 50 or 60% of original wall thickness. They are very nice 5 weights ( IMHO it is THE 8 5 wt). I think we can say that adding more material to a tip section would produce more power and reducing material on the tip section will increase accuracy and delicacy of fly presentation. Springcreek, the 8013 you have listed. But all right is not a euphemism for excellent. 65 0.2565 The butts are just not stiff enough, although, in some, the tips are quite satisfactory. If you're willing to accept our assumptions about varnish thickness and how to interpolate between measurements, then the table on the last page is the one to use. A significant part of that application are the prejudices of the person who is going to be using it. A Lyle Dickerson model 8014 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2-piece, 3-tip, and built for a #6 line. Lyle Dickerson tapered copies Lyle Dickerson (1892-1981) has long been known as a pioneer in rodbuilding, due partly to his use of machinery in production but primarily appreciated by fishermen for many of his fast and accurate taper designs. ChristmasMissives - ChatRoom - PhotoGalleries - LineConversions - TheJourney - ExtremeRodmaking - Rodmaker'sPictures - Donate - Store. This is, of course, wildly unsatisfactory, but all attempts to reduce the problem seem to last for only a short time. Don't leave us hangin' here with a sniper shot and leave ;-) (Mark Wendt), Truth be known, I prefer Payne to Dickerson. The line was a Scientific Angler's WF7 in their XXD (distance) format. I just fished them both side by side on the Green River. As for the ferrule size, I use a 14/64 ferrule. Your projected experiment may be described as simplistic and wasteful of time by some, but I think that you will learn a very great deal about what you personally like about taper rates. 0.178 Acclaimed as one of the finest rod tapers ever conceived. 0.266 5 0.088 112541 Look at a graph of the rod dimensions. 0.232 Thursday - Saturday, 10am to 4pm. You can easily introduce straight line tapers as well. To accomplish this I have added bamboo to compensate for the ferrule and the Varnish & Guides.. There seems to be a misunderstanding about the results this yields. Reducing material in the butt section will make the butt more limber and allow flex deeper into the butt. by FWdB 05/08/09 03:32, Post There are about 4 to 5 version of the 7013, I like the 1970 version the best. I'm satisfied with my bamboo fly rod, even though the female metal Ferrule opening was a little big and the male ferrule on the second section would slip out after a few cast. This first set was posted on The Classic Fly Rod Forum by Jeff Fultz. Cross Rods. (Henry Mitchell), In Dickerson-speak, it would be a size 13 on the butt, and a 12 on the tip. 8 wt 0.0830 If you are looking for a Dickerson rod or have one that you would like to sell please contact us. 0.206 Measurements under the handle are obviously estimates. Over the last few days there has been a long thread about rods breaking at the female ferrule. I use it as my Hex rod & for throwing big streamers. (Mark Shamburg). Some people call them "step-down" but it is worth noting that the top and the bottom openings of his ferrules are usually the same diameter; the "step" across the ferrule occurred in the bamboo, not the metal. Click Here for Rod Raffle About Bob New Rods Purchasing & Shipping Dickerson Garrison Gillum Glass & Graphite Hardy Heddon Leonard Miscellaneous Rods Orvis Books & Catalogs Other Items Payne It does not do anything to the action as most of the last 3 inches is inside the ferrule anyway. 90 0.296 157251. a 3 1/2 wt - were that possible. John P. has the Original Dickerson 7612 taper, a very rare rod but John understandably will not share the taper. Concept I need to know is short for a 4 wt that is what you have rod... Blank ( two-piece single tip ) - Proof fly Fishing more than an weight. 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