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Smartt Class Rod
by Smartt
One of the rods Stan Smartt used in his rod classes. Half sizes given
Line Weight
4wt
Length
7'
Geometry
hex
Pieces
2pc
Action Length
6'2"
Line Type
DT
Stations
15
Cast Length
35'
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. The peak stress is above the safe threshold for bamboo — this taper may be at risk of developing a permanent set under heavy loading.
Peak Stress
1,119,413 psi
at 15″
Mean Stress
766,128 psi
Stress Range
1,119,413 psi
Uniformity
0%
Variable
Peak Stress
Low Point
Uniform Zone
Transition
Ferrule
Click dots to exploreDimensions
| Station | Dimension | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| 0" | 0.037" | 0 |
| 1" | 0.038" | 211,083 |
| 2" | 0.039" | 385,629 |
| 3" | 0.041" | 529,879 |
| 4" | 0.042" | 648,918 |
| 5" | 0.043" | 746,910 |
| 6" | 0.044" | 818,503 |
| 7" | 0.046" | 873,962 |
| 8" | 0.047" | 916,274 |
| 9" | 0.049" | 947,849 |
| 10" | 0.050" | 970,644 |
| 11" | 0.051" | 1,011,361 |
| 12" | 0.052" | 1,045,894 |
| 13" | 0.053" | 1,074,990 |
| 14" | 0.054" | 1,099,306 |
| 15" | 0.055" | 1,119,413 |
| 16" | 0.056" | 1,113,210 |
| 17" | 0.058" | 1,104,491 |
| 18" | 0.059" | 1,093,765 |
| 19" | 0.061" | 1,081,454 |
| 20" | 0.062" | 1,067,905 |
| 21" | 0.063" | 1,074,667 |
| 22" | 0.064" | 1,079,653 |
| 23" | 0.065" | 1,083,062 |
| 24" | 0.066" | 1,085,073 |
| 25" | 0.067" | 1,085,843 |
| 26" | 0.069" | 1,030,872 |
| 27" | 0.071" | 980,081 |
| 28" | 0.074" | 933,079 |
| 29" | 0.076" | 889,514 |
| 30" | 0.078" | 849,074 |
| 31" | 0.079" | 862,664 |
| 32" | 0.079" | 875,642 |
| 33" | 0.080" | 888,035 |
| 34" | 0.080" | 899,872 |
| 35" | 0.081" | 911,178 |
| 36" | 0.082" | 895,948 |
| 37" | 0.084" | 880,983 |
| 38" | 0.085" | 866,302 |
| 39" | 0.087" | 851,917 |
| 40" | 0.088" | 837,837 |
| 41" | 0.089" | 824,533 |
| 42" | 0.091" | 811,503 |
| 43" | 0.092" | 798,753 |
| 44" | 0.094" | 786,288 |
| 45" | 0.095" | 774,110 |
| 46" | 0.097" | 748,541 |
| 47" | 0.099" | 724,364 |
| 48" | 0.101" | 701,485 |
| 49" | 0.103" | 679,816 |
| 50" | 0.105" | 659,277 |
| 51" | 0.106" | 658,374 |
| 52" | 0.107" | 657,377 |
| 53" | 0.108" | 656,294 |
| 54" | 0.109" | 655,135 |
| 55" | 0.110" | 653,906 |
| 56" | 0.112" | 638,977 |
| 57" | 0.114" | 624,657 |
| 58" | 0.115" | 610,917 |
| 59" | 0.117" | 597,728 |
| 60" | 0.119" | 585,063 |
| 61" | 0.121" | 573,123 |
| 62" | 0.123" | 561,639 |
| 63" | 0.124" | 550,592 |
| 64" | 0.126" | 539,962 |
| 65" | 0.128" | 529,731 |
| 66" | 0.130" | 513,601 |
| 67" | 0.133" | 498,320 |
| 68" | 0.135" | 483,831 |
| 69" | 0.138" | 470,084 |
| 70" | 0.140" | 457,030 |
| 71" | 0.142" | 444,831 |
| 72" | 0.145" | 433,221 |
| 73" | 0.147" | 422,165 |
| 74" | 0.150" | 411,630 |
Stress profile: