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and facilities, and that he may be tempted to try it. Per- 

 fect success at the first attempt it would be sanguine to 

 expect; but that, with little effort and experiment, a per- 

 fect rod of this description can be produced, and when 

 once produced can be indefinitely reproduced, I have no 

 doubt. For such a rod there is a ready market, and he 

 who first places it within reach of the angler will receive 

 a sure and ample reward. 



