1 8 LAKE AND STREAM GAME FISHING 



STEEL A STURDY WORKER 



The steel rod naturally is a little heavier than the 

 split-bamboo, although the slight difference in weight 

 is not enough to put your arm in a sling after a 

 day's casting. It has plenty of backbone and at the 

 same time enough action to make it a fine caster 

 without the whippiness of the split-bamboo. For 

 tossing out the heavier artificial lures it is in a class 

 by itself. It is a sturdy strong rod that can be de- 

 pended on to " pump " a fighting bass out of the 

 weeds without giving you heart failure over wonder- 

 ing whether it will hold or not. By this, Old Man, 

 don't take it that it is only a good rod for rough 

 work; handled with the skill of an expert it makes 

 as fine a fishing tool as any rod. It may not be as 

 speedy in action as the split-bamboo, but as a buying 

 proposition for the beginner, dollar for dollar, you 

 will get a better rod in steel in the lower-priced rods 

 than you will in either the split-bamboo or solid 

 woods. 



ALWAYS READY FOR USE 



The steel rod does not require much care, being 

 a husky tool, and about all that is necessary to keep 

 it in first-class shape is to wipe it dry after using, 

 and oil it occasionally with " three-in-one " in order 

 to avoid rust. It is always ready for use and you 

 never have to bother with frayed windings, cracked 



