AND HOW TO USE IT. 5 



to a short stiff one, with a fixed ring or collar 

 at the top end. 



The trolling rod should have one ring on 

 each joint, through which the line may pass 

 freely, without chafing or fretting ; and if the 

 rings stand out stationary from the rod, the line 

 will work better. The reason of this precau- 

 tion is, that a pike or jack, on seizing the bait, 

 does not swallow it at once, but runs off with 

 it to a hiding-place, and there gorges it ; the 

 line must therefore run off the winch and 

 through the rings without the slightest check, 

 and as easily and freely as possible. 



The rings must not be numerous, one on 

 each joint is sufficient, with the exception of the 

 top piece, which should have a ring on the 

 lower part as well as a collar at the top ; and 

 the collar should be bent in such a manner 

 as to stand out at right angles with the other 

 rings on the rod. The trolling rod is well 

 adapted for barbel and heavy carp fishing, as 

 well as for the purposes of trolling for pike. 



The bottom rod comprises many varieties 

 in length and substance, according to the size 

 or weight of fish for which it is required, and 

 the nature of the waters to be fished. The 



