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like the winch fittings on the wood rod, and I like the steel core and 

 finish of the above. We have the largest pianoforte saloon in the West 

 of England, so that I could give them a good trial with a line, one 

 against the other. The wood rod would not throw more than 14 or 15 

 paces, while the other sent the line more than 18, with greater ease and 

 perfectly straight. The question arises, If the steel core in the butt 

 makes this difference, what is it with two joints steeled ? 



"April, 13*, 1885. " E. H. C. PROUT." 



[From Later Letter.] 



" The steel centred trout rod I had of you last season does its work 

 very well indeed, and answers very well for spinning with the stiffer 

 top. 



"June 2ist, 1886." 



" Newport House, Eardisley, R.S.O. 



" I find your rod with a steel centre very good, and that it throws a 

 good line. 



" March 9th, 1886. "W. F. TAYLOR." 



From J. Harrington Keenc, Author of the " Practical Fisherman? &c. 



" The rod is a perfect little beauty. 

 "July yth, 1883." 



"Temeside Villas, Ludlow, Salop. 



" The rod came to hand safely yesterday forenoon. I tried its virtues 

 last night, and am exceedingly well pleased with it, as well as with the 

 ' Acme Line ' and flies. I shall have great pleasure in commending 

 your manufactures to all my angling friends. 



"J. W. HENRY SMYTH." 



" Moor Street, Burton-on Trent. 



" I am well satisfied with that steel-centred rod you made for me. 

 "Feb. 2ist, 1887. " J. HUNTER." 



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