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casting as well as in playing the fish, 

 will get more enjoyment in handling 

 a handsome bamboo rod of finest 

 make than in one of either lancewood 

 or greenheart, the most desirable 

 woods in rod making. Of light rods 

 none can equal the split bamboo of 

 best make, either for strength, elas- 

 ticity or durability. The hexagonal 

 has greater strength than the round 

 rod. Another point is the "balance" 

 of the rod the poise when held ready 

 for a cast a matter readily settled 

 by an expert, but difficult to decide by 

 the inexperienced angler. A rod that 

 really fits, so to speak, is a treasure 

 to be kept from harm, an appliance 

 cherished as a lasting friend, for with 

 faithful care it should endure many 

 years, giving service of the most satis- 

 factory kind. 



CARE OF RODS. After using the 

 rod it should be carefully dried and 

 cleaned before putting it away. If the 

 joints of a rod become tightened, they 

 will easily loosen if held over the heat 

 of a lamp chimney. Before using a 

 rod rub a little brown soap on the fer- 



