THE articles necessary for the above gentle- 

 manly sport are as follows : 



A light four-joint hickory fly-rod, from twelve 

 to fourteen feet in length, the exact size can- 

 not be named, the weight and action depending 

 so much on the fancy of those who use it, but 

 unless it is for Salmon Fishing, a rod longer 

 than fourteen feet is seldom used ; it is neces- 

 sary to have two tops in case of accident, winch 

 fittings and spear. 



By all means select a rod with solid butt, as 

 those which are bored hollow are almost sure 



