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claimed for the loop-line only when applied to fly- 

 fishing, and that when so applied the line has its 

 truest action only in conjunction with a spliced 

 rod of perfect taper and even sweep ; for by no 

 other arrangement can there be combined and 

 homogeneous action of all the parts from butt to 

 fly. Angling with such a rod and line is scientific 

 angling. Every impulse of the arm imparted to 

 the rod is transmitted directly to the cast of flies, 

 and the response is true and prompt ; the nicest 

 calculations can be made for distance and direction 

 with almost perfect accuracy ; and it becomes as 

 possible to cover a rising fish under overhanging 

 trees, or straight up-stream within an inch or two 

 of the bank, as to sweep the river in its broad 

 expanse. 



The novice will not, of course, expect to become 

 an adept on first handling the rod ; but with a 

 little expertness, the results will astonish him : and 

 not the least part of the astonishment will arise 

 from the gradual discovery of the vastly superior 

 capabilities of such a rod and line. If the excel- 

 lence of the instrument has anything to do with 

 the excellence of the performance, the angler may 

 rest assured that in the loop-rod and line he is 

 furnished with a guarantee that whatever skill he 

 acquires in casting will be abundantly answered in 

 the issue. In fact, with this rod and line, true 



