Superfast
The modern cast has fundamentally changed. It is delivered more deliberately than in the past.
An acceleration to a stop is the modern doctrine. It is a very efficient casting stroke.
As I realised this I started to look for a taper that would suit the modern casting style. The rod taper is fast, a powerful butt tapers quickly down in to a smooth midsection then again quickly tapering to the tip. This gives a fast responsive tip with a smooth transition down in to a powerful butt. Hollow built and fast actioned they are the perfect cane rod for the modern caster.

The 7ft 4wt is the perfect rod for fishing smaller tributaries and streams. The finished rod weighs about 4oz. The unique taper means that it will roll cast with ease, and when necessary it will punch a small tight loop into the wind or under over hanging trees.
Because of the subtle nature of cane it can be an incredibly gentle rod, capable of protecting the finest of tippets and landing the softest of casts

An 8ft 5wt Superfast is ideal for larger rivers and wild lakes, powerful enough to deal with larger flies and fish.The increased length gives more line control and and a higher backcast ideal for the less manicured rivers

The Superfast taper is usable form 6ft 3wts up to 8ft 6" 6wts and will probably go a bit further if need be

I did not design the original Superfast taper, it was developed by my good friend and rod designer Robin Haywood, my input was merely anecdotal. (And if Robin would like to expand on his theories I will be delighted to put them here)  All of my Superfast rods are variations on that superb original theme.