28 BY HOOK AND £1 CBOOK. 



or even home manufacture — we cannot but remark the 

 differences of the two outfits, although if the two were 

 followed up, the one apparently the worst provided 

 might easily leave the river having had the better 

 sport, irrespective of the probability of his being a 

 local angler and therefore in possession of a thorough 

 knowledge of the water. 



By commencing in this strain we by no means intend 

 to convey the idea that all new inventions are fads, as 

 of course improvements are continually being made in 

 angling appliances as in other articles ; but we certainly 

 consider that when an effective article has been ob- 

 tained, the simpler it is in construction the better it is 

 suited for work by the waterside, as, in the first place, 

 it is less liable to get out of order, and, secondly, should 

 it go wrong it is more easily put right. 



Tlie Rod. — The main points to be considered in a 

 rod are — (1) Strength and durability, (2) capability of 

 casting a long and light line, (3) the possibility of 

 repair at the waterside in case of accident, (4) combi- 

 nation for convenience of carriage, and (5) the ease 

 with which it can be put up and taken down. 



The first three are all important, and the two latter 

 should not be allowed to interfere with them in any 

 way, as they are simply matters of convenience. 



For salmon-fishing a three-jointed rod meets all 

 requirements, and as the most usual length is about 

 18 ft., plenty of good sound timber is procurable for 

 the manufacture of the requisite lengths, and at the 



