QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 225 



QUESTION. Can I use an ordinary No. 25 Bristol 

 steel rod for trolling, and will it damage it for. cast- 

 ing? S. N. 



ANSWER. You can use this rod for trolling, but 

 I suggest that you get a steel rod shortener for 20 

 cents and take no chances with a good rod. Slip 

 out the first joint, put the shortener in the grip, the 

 second joint in the shortener, and you have a fine 

 short trolling rod. 



QUESTION. What size line should be used in fly- 

 casting with a lo-foot rod? L. M. V. 



ANSWER. For a lo-foot rod with plenty of back- 

 bone use size E; for rods under 10 feet and light, 

 use size F. 



QUESTION, (i) What is the correct length of 

 rod for use in bait casting; and (2) is there any rule 

 to follow as to length of rod in comparison with the 

 height of the user? 



ANSWER, (i) Length of rod is a matter of 

 personal preference. I use a five-foot rod, and feel 

 like a lost brother with a six-footer better make 

 it between five and six feet. Whip a couple different 

 length rods over your shoulder a few times and you 

 will find the one best suited to yourself in that way. 

 (2) All bunk; get a rod that you " feel" is right, 

 be you a shorty or a six-footer. 



