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description of rod can be obtained from them. I owe 

 my success at the International Casting Tournament 

 of 1904 to the use of their split-cane rods. 



SALMON RODS 



In salmon rods, the " Special," a cane-built steel- 

 centred rod with bridge rings, made in any size from 

 15 feet upwards, is a rod which is admirably balanced, 

 easy to use, and throws a remarkably good line. It 

 is one of the best cane-built rods in the market, is fitted 

 with all the latest improvements, and is quite up to 

 Hardy Brothers' excellent standard. 



I have at present more of C. Far low and Co.'s rods 

 in my possession than any other make some of them, 

 indeed, are very old favourites. I have always con- 

 sidered their greenheart rods the best in the market. 



Farlow's " Perfect," a greenheart salmon rod weigh- 

 ing about 23 ounces, and 14 feet in length, is about the 

 best greenheart salmon rod I have ever handled. Its 

 price is 2 15s., and it can be made in all sizes up 

 to 18 feet. It has a most delightful action, is well 

 balanced, and throws a good line. 



TROUT AND SALMON RODS 



Hardy Brothers, working from my specification, 

 built a 9 feet 9 inches rod for me last summer 

 which I have the greatest pleasure in recommending. 

 It is fitted with all the latest improvements. Their 



