I am sitting here trying to work out what rod to build. Now any recommendations need to take into account that I have an 11/64 ferrule to use.

Possibles include Wayne's 6' 3 wt and the Kretchman (sp?) 6611. I am interested to hear any taper suggestions people may have. The last rod I finished was a Gillum 6' 4 wt (also 11/64) which turned out to be very nice. (Callum Ross)

I'll cast my votes or either a Midge, Dickerson 6611 or a Payne 96. (John Channer)

Another great choice would be a Young Smidgen. (Harry Boyd)

I read through the tips/archives on truncated ferrules and wanted to ask about this in reference to a specific taper. I am making the 6'3" 3-piece #3 from Wayne Cattanach's book (the second one listed with the lighter tip/heavier butt). Any insight as to whether this taper was designed with standard or truncated ferrules in mind?  (Dan Smith)

I don't know whether Wayne had them in mind, but I definitely like them on a 3 piece 7’ 6” 4/5 wt I made. I see 3 advantages to them. They are lighter, make a smaller dead spot and IMHO look nicer on a short rod. The only "disadvantage" I see is that given the short slide and the short ferrule stations good fitting is critical in both places. (Doug Easton)