Back to LibraryClassic Taper
Ketchman 6632
by Ketchman
Fred's outstanding little rod - taper taken at Grayling Gathering over varnish.
Line Weight
3wt
Length
6'6"
Geometry
hex
Pieces
2pc
Action Length
5'8"
Line Type
DT
Stations
14
Cast Length
30'
Tip-heavy
This rod has a "Tip-heavy" stress profile. Stress varies significantly across the rod. Some sections work much harder than others, creating a pronounced action character. Peak stress is in the optimal working range. The rod is efficiently utilizing the bamboo's strength.
Peak Stress
184,233 psi
at 10″
Mean Stress
117,061 psi
Stress Range
184,233 psi
Uniformity
0%
Variable
Peak Stress
Low Point
Uniform Zone
Ferrule
Click dots to exploreDimensions
| Station | Dimension | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| 0" | 0.068" | 0 |
| 1" | 0.070" | 25,517 |
| 2" | 0.072" | 47,207 |
| 3" | 0.074" | 65,663 |
| 4" | 0.076" | 81,379 |
| 5" | 0.078" | 94,764 |
| 6" | 0.078" | 113,222 |
| 7" | 0.079" | 131,391 |
| 8" | 0.079" | 149,278 |
| 9" | 0.080" | 166,890 |
| 10" | 0.080" | 184,233 |
| 11" | 0.085" | 173,176 |
| 12" | 0.089" | 162,802 |
| 13" | 0.094" | 153,169 |
| 14" | 0.098" | 144,278 |
| 15" | 0.103" | 136,103 |
| 16" | 0.106" | 133,964 |
| 17" | 0.109" | 131,694 |
| 18" | 0.113" | 129,345 |
| 19" | 0.116" | 126,959 |
| 20" | 0.119" | 124,567 |
| 21" | 0.122" | 123,548 |
| 22" | 0.125" | 122,454 |
| 23" | 0.127" | 121,305 |
| 24" | 0.130" | 120,120 |
| 25" | 0.133" | 118,913 |
| 26" | 0.136" | 117,291 |
| 27" | 0.139" | 115,689 |
| 28" | 0.142" | 114,116 |
| 29" | 0.145" | 112,578 |
| 30" | 0.148" | 111,078 |
| 31" | 0.150" | 111,026 |
| 32" | 0.153" | 110,945 |
| 33" | 0.155" | 110,840 |
| 34" | 0.158" | 110,716 |
| 35" | 0.160" | 110,578 |
| 36" | 0.164" | 108,089 |
| 37" | 0.167" | 105,728 |
| 38" | 0.171" | 103,490 |
| 39" | 0.174" | 101,368 |
| 40" | 0.178" | 100,684 |
| 41" | 0.180" | 103,384 |
| 42" | 0.181" | 106,003 |
| 43" | 0.183" | 108,546 |
| 44" | 0.184" | 111,015 |
| 45" | 0.186" | 113,416 |
| 46" | 0.188" | 115,434 |
| 47" | 0.190" | 117,379 |
| 48" | 0.191" | 119,257 |
| 49" | 0.193" | 121,071 |
| 50" | 0.195" | 122,825 |
| 51" | 0.197" | 123,812 |
| 52" | 0.199" | 124,744 |
| 53" | 0.202" | 125,623 |
| 54" | 0.204" | 126,455 |
| 55" | 0.206" | 127,243 |
| 56" | 0.209" | 126,568 |
| 57" | 0.212" | 125,889 |
| 58" | 0.215" | 125,209 |
| 59" | 0.218" | 124,532 |
| 60" | 0.221" | 123,859 |
| 61" | 0.224" | 122,898 |
| 62" | 0.227" | 121,956 |
| 63" | 0.231" | 121,035 |
| 64" | 0.234" | 120,135 |
| 65" | 0.237" | 119,256 |
| 66" | 0.240" | 118,538 |
| 67" | 0.243" | 117,833 |
| 68" | 0.247" | 117,141 |
Stress profile: