6g 



I make these rods seventeen, eighteen, and nineteen feet 

 in length, handled with prepared leather, which prevents 

 the hands from blistering, and I have every confidence 

 that they will recommend themselves to the angler. 



A FEW HINTS ON CASTING. 



I WOULD advise the young angler, when learning to throw 

 a line, not to commence with too much line out. He 

 should try eight or ten yards at first, and if that is 

 accomplished satisfactorily, he can try a few yards more. 

 It is a good plan for a young beginner to try on a lawn 

 or field, without flies, with a white feather for a mark. 

 He should also place a book or other article under his 

 arm when practising casting. The work should be done 

 from the wrist and elbow. Never throw your body 

 forward when making a cast, as it will not assist you to 

 get an inch more line out. The angler should rather 

 stand erect, or in a slightly stooping position. The art 

 of casting or throwing the artificial fly is best learnt by 

 taking a few lessons from an old angler who knows how to 

 use his rod ; and practice will improve the young beginner, 

 especially if he has a natural love for angling. 



Before commencing to fish, soak the casting line in 

 water for some time, and straighten it by drawing it 

 through the hands or a piece of india-rubber. This is 



