ii6 FISHING KITS AND EQUIPMENT 



by the side cast; and the angler should acquire it as 

 soon as possible. 



Recapitulation. 



Complete specifications for the casting rod should be 

 about as follows: 



Material: For general work a rod of solid wood; 

 noibwood or bethabara preferred. For practice cast- 

 ing and open fishing, split-bamboo. 



Joints: Three. 



Length: 5^ to 6 feet; the latter recommended. 



Ferrules: German silver, waterproof, capped, ser- 

 rated and welted. 



Reel-seat: German silver; above grasp. 



Handgrasp: Solid cork; either double or single. 



Guides: Narrow raised agates are the best; Ger- 

 man silver trumpet guides with agate hand and tip 

 guides. 



Plain windings. 



