Classic Taper Deflection Comparison

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Dickerson 8013	Dickerson 8013 (1949)
Dickerson 8013 (1951)	Garrison 212
Clark Gierach/Best	Hardy CC de France
Leonard 50df	Marinaro 8.7/8
Payne 102	Powell b8.7
Winston 8052	Young Para 15 (Kellum)

To compare multiple rod taper actions, cick on any of the thumbnails below to toggle the corresponding deflection image(s) on or off.

All simulated rods are two piece 8'0" 5 weights casting 50' of WF fly line,
and are shown at the exact same phase of the casting stroke.

Taper Details & Stress Curve Charts

Hover over any of the thumbnails below to view a popup of the taper details
and the stress curve chart for the corresponding rods displayed above.

Dickerson 8013