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Leonard 6' 4wt
by Leonard
Leonard blank built by Bob Taylor Guide spacing: 4 8 7/8 14 20 26 32 1/2 39 7/8 stripper 47 3/4.
Line Weight
4wt
Length
6'
Geometry
hex
Pieces
2pc
Action Length
5'2"
Line Type
DT
Stations
13
Cast Length
35'
Balanced / moderate action
This rod has a "Balanced / moderate action" 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
201,896 psi
at 35″
Mean Stress
152,853 psi
Stress Range
201,896 psi
Uniformity
0%
Variable
Peak Stress
Low Point
Uniform Zone
Transition
Ferrule
Click dots to exploreDimensions
| Station | Dimension | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| 0" | 0.055" | 0 |
| 1" | 0.058" | 61,020 |
| 2" | 0.061" | 106,296 |
| 3" | 0.063" | 139,791 |
| 4" | 0.066" | 164,402 |
| 5" | 0.069" | 182,269 |
| 6" | 0.073" | 189,154 |
| 7" | 0.076" | 192,139 |
| 8" | 0.080" | 192,416 |
| 9" | 0.083" | 190,824 |
| 10" | 0.087" | 187,958 |
| 11" | 0.090" | 188,265 |
| 12" | 0.093" | 187,604 |
| 13" | 0.096" | 186,211 |
| 14" | 0.099" | 184,271 |
| 15" | 0.102" | 181,926 |
| 16" | 0.105" | 179,506 |
| 17" | 0.108" | 176,848 |
| 18" | 0.111" | 174,026 |
| 19" | 0.114" | 171,100 |
| 20" | 0.117" | 168,116 |
| 21" | 0.119" | 168,613 |
| 22" | 0.121" | 168,900 |
| 23" | 0.124" | 169,005 |
| 24" | 0.126" | 168,955 |
| 25" | 0.128" | 168,773 |
| 26" | 0.130" | 170,959 |
| 27" | 0.131" | 172,993 |
| 28" | 0.133" | 174,887 |
| 29" | 0.134" | 176,652 |
| 30" | 0.136" | 178,299 |
| 31" | 0.137" | 183,127 |
| 32" | 0.138" | 187,899 |
| 33" | 0.138" | 192,617 |
| 34" | 0.139" | 197,282 |
| 35" | 0.140" | 201,896 |
| 36" | 0.146" | 185,279 |
| 37" | 0.152" | 172,289 |
| 38" | 0.158" | 160,725 |
| 39" | 0.164" | 150,389 |
| 40" | 0.170" | 141,117 |
| 41" | 0.172" | 142,316 |
| 42" | 0.174" | 143,435 |
| 43" | 0.176" | 144,482 |
| 44" | 0.178" | 145,461 |
| 45" | 0.180" | 146,379 |
| 46" | 0.183" | 144,422 |
| 47" | 0.186" | 142,513 |
| 48" | 0.190" | 140,653 |
| 49" | 0.193" | 138,843 |
| 50" | 0.196" | 137,085 |
| 51" | 0.199" | 135,424 |
| 52" | 0.202" | 133,812 |
| 53" | 0.206" | 132,247 |
| 54" | 0.209" | 130,730 |
| 55" | 0.212" | 129,262 |
| 56" | 0.221" | 117,434 |
| 57" | 0.231" | 107,226 |
| 58" | 0.240" | 98,361 |
| 59" | 0.250" | 90,619 |
| 60" | 0.259" | 83,824 |
| 61" | 0.268" | 77,853 |
| 62" | 0.278" | 72,562 |
Stress profile: