FISHING THE PACIFIC 



are colorfast; the only colored grips I have ever used that will 

 hold the dye after having been handled with wet gloves. 

 Hardy Brothers were the first manufacturers to put felt grips 

 on their rods, and their white felt grips are exceptionally fine. 

 For some reason they do not get particularly dirty and they 

 resist stain. The device that locks the Tycoon ferrules into 

 the butt to prevent turning is absolutely foolproof. Their 

 butts are the best I have ever used, and the reel seat is beauti- 

 fully made; none that I have ever used has gone wrong. 



All Tycoon rods are made with five guides— the correct 

 number to use. The large sizes are named Bimini King, and 

 take it from me they are the kings of all rods in performance, 

 strength and length of service, as well as price. They cost 

 $175, but are well worth every cent of it. If you desire the 

 roller guides, the price will be about twenty-five dollars 

 higher. These rods, as well as the rest of the Tycoon line, 

 have caught more record fi^h than all other salt-water rods, 

 and Frank O'Brien only introduced them in 1936. There is 

 no question in my mind but that the Tycoon rod did more 

 to help develop big game fishing on the Bimini Cat Cay 

 grounds, as well as other places in the world, than any other 

 single item of fishing tackle. 



The Tycoon hickory rod is called the Royal Hickory. 

 They also make a fine rod called the Scion, which is hickory 

 with a strip of bamboo along the top. Then there are the 

 HRH, made up to 2 2 ounces and which cost in the neighbor- 

 hood of eighty dollars apiece. In the cheaper grades there are 

 the Miami, the Keys, and the Regal, all selling at from 

 twenty-five to fifty dollars. Frank O'Brien made the square 

 rods after the war. They are exceedingly fine, offering great 



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