Favorite Tapers

People have been building bamboo rods for decades.  The tapers listed below are some of the best that I’ve built for fishing our local waters.

  • 6′ 3″ 4wt – Paul Young Midge
  • 7′ 3/4wt – Payne 97
  • 7′ 3wt – Garrison 201
  • 7′ 4wt – Garrison 202E
  • 7′ 2″ 4/5wt – Paul Young Driggs River Special
  • 7′ 6″ 4wt – Paul Young Perfectionist
  • 7′ 9″ 5wt – Garrison 209E
  • 7′ 9″ 5wt – Paul Young Para 14
  • 8′ 6wt – Garrison 212E

Brush Creek Cane Rods