8’ Divine Rod Taper

[blackdog]

In case anyone would be interested, I asked Steve Sobieniak from Root River Rods to take the taper off of the 8’ Divine rod he is restoring for me. Steve is a great guy and I recommend him if you need work done on a rod. Here is the taper.

8’ Divine - The Divine Rod

0 - .064
5 - .088
10 - .107
15 - .125
20 - .139
25 - .150
30 - .161
35 - .172
40 - .192
45 - .208
50 - .221
55 - .239
60 - .254
65 - .266
70 - .278
75 - .290
80 - .302
85 - .320
90 - .410

4” reel seat
5” cork grip
Swelled butt

[tapermaker]

thanks . looks to be a 14/64 ferrule so its most likely a 6wt ?

[blackdog]

I’ve requested Steve to confirm the ferrule size. Will report back.

[blackdog]

I got an email from Steve. The male slides are .250” and .156”.

[Peales]

Hey BD,
Did you get a chance to cast the rod before you sent it out? Really curious about that one.
Did Steve give you an eta?

[blackdog]

Hi Jan, I did not cast the rod, as one of the ferrules was loose. I took it to Steve mid-February, and he thought it would be 4-5 months. I also took an 8’ 1 1/2 ferrule Heddon for him to scarf a tip. I know he had other projects in line before mine. I’ll let you know when I get the Divine back.

[Cork & Cane]

I also have an 8' Divine 3/2. It casts a #4, and is a favorite rod for me.