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or strengthen a pearl wobbler with a wire running 

 from the upper ring to the lower. Oh, there is any 

 amount of little things to do, for which the angler 

 will find ample use for the simple tools mentioned at 

 the beginning of this chapter. And believe me, it 

 is rare fun to potter with repair work, second only 

 to the full joy of making things. From a knowledge 

 of how to repair it is altogether possible that the 

 angler will go on to the actual construction, building 

 a rod for himself, or producing a wonderful new 

 plug or lure. It is a good plan to experiment with 

 an old rod, rewinding, splicing, re-setting ferrules, 

 doing all that may be required in the field. Experi- 

 ment and experiment. Keep at it. Do not give up. 

 You can if you will. And here is wishing you all the 

 success and failures needful to your training. 



