THE SPRUNG SPLIT-CANE 149 



thread will hold them while you select, if required, 

 another quill, and treat it in the same manner, placing 

 the last quill firmly on the top of the ones already on 

 the rod. All you have now to do is to whip the thread 

 firmly and evenly round the rod over the quills, putting 

 a little cement on the thread or upper quills as you 

 do this. By the time you have put the repair-case 

 in your fishing-bag and lit your pipe, you will find 

 that your rod is absolutely sound and fit for use. 

 If the break, however, is a clean, short one, whittle 

 the two ends until they fit closely and diagonally, 

 put the cement on the two surfaces, and proceed as 

 before. 



If the rod be a cane one, it will not be likely to 

 break, but merely to spring, most often in two or 

 three segments on one side. In such a case, place 

 two quills on the weaker side of the rod and one on 

 the other. These, combined with a good strong 

 whipping over all, will render your rod perfectly fit 

 for use. If you care to make a neater job when you 

 reach your fishing quarters at night, a little hot water 

 will dissolve the cement, and you can then make a 

 more perfect mend of the break, and quite sufficient 

 to last until you see your rod-maker again. 



It may be necessary to place a third or fourth section 

 of the quills on the rod, but as they fit closely together 

 and are very light, they don't in any way interfere with 

 the pleasurable use of the rod. The quills can be 

 softened by soaking them in hot water. 



If you have not broken a part of your own rod, 



