I rediscovered this Link (it will be No. 376 when I get there).

http://ressources.ciheam.org/om/pdf/c13/96605636.pdf

The interesting portion is: "In Egypt, figs are grown on a commercial scale, and are generally  propagated by cuttings taken from vigorous mother plants with high yield and resistant to diseases. Cuttings are taken from mature branches older than one year old. This is done towards the end  of February and the beginning  of March. Cuttings are planted directly to their permanent places in the at 5X 5 m or 3X 3 m spacings according to the type of the soil. "

I had seen an article about this method being used in France using cuttings about 2" in diameter and 3-4' long. Someday I will rediscover that article as well, I hope.

I look forward to that link one day.
For me the smaller branches not older than a year old when i trim tree when dormant i usually stick a small stick part last year and part previous seasons growth with bud tip right in the same container it stays there and sometime in spring the bud opens and it grows i then dig it up. This year i did that and was able to get some small plants last one being a VdB thats growing and sending to a ex co-worker.
Its nice to know that it can be done with something larger, i just might try that one year not that i need any more plants.
Thanks Jon.

That link and some other interesting links are on:

http://www.eastcoastfigs.com/baa.html