Hover over or click any of the blue taper or series names
for a description of the action and other details. The
animations are
computer simulated actions specific to the listed rod series or
taper.
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SH Series
The SH series of rods has turned out to be extremely versatile and is my personal go-to rod in most circumstances.
It is a medium-fast action rod with some select softening along the length to change the flex and assist in roll casting and shorter
casts. It works just as well on a 10' or 50' cast, is very easy to cast and quite accurate. A little more powerful
and slightly faster than the FTS taper, it also has a bit more character. Plenty of power for bigger fish and it works well both hollowed and solid, with
the hollowed versions being my personal preference, which are crisper in action and a little softer overall. |
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| SH 663 |
3 |
6'6" |
Y |
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N |
| SH 764 |
4 |
7'6" |
Y |
- |
Y/N |
| SH 794 |
4 |
7'9" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| SH 795 |
5 |
7'9" |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| SH 805 |
5 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| SH 806 |
6 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| SH 826 |
6 |
8'2" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| SH 807 |
7 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| SH 827 |
7 |
8'2" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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DB Series
The DB Series of rods is a faster action rod with similar characteristics to some of the
more powerful Dickerson tapers and can be characterized as medium-fast to fast overall. It is tip action
in essence, but will still flex well into the butt section on longer casts and when
working bigger fish. An excellent western rod that will cast easily of the tip with
a quick wrist snap, but can throw an entire line without a problem. I used my hollowed personal
copy of this taper in New Zealand and it was a perfect fit.
This series of rods takes especially well to hollowing. |
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| DB 764 |
4 |
7'6" |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| DB 795 |
5 |
7'9" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| DB 805 |
5 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| DB 826 |
6 |
8'2" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| DB 827 |
7 |
8'2" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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FTS Series
The FTS Series of rods came out of an affection for smooth, progressive action rods.
The action is a progressive medium to medium-fast, similar to a Garrison or some Howell tapers, but
just a little quicker and more powerful overall. An extremely easy rod to cast.
It excels at roll casting and short to medium-long casts. A favorite of many.
If you like some of the more modern Thomas tapers, Garrison or Howell tapers, this is
is a wonderful rod in the same family. |
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| FTS 703 |
3 |
7' |
Y |
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N |
| FTS 764 |
4 |
7'6" |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| FTS 795 |
5 |
7'9" |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| FTS 805 |
5 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
| FTS 806 |
6 |
8' |
Y |
Y |
Y/N |
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