THE ROD 47 



As a matter of fact you can buy a casting rod of a 

 well-known make for less than $2.00 that is really a 

 wonderful production for the money. Of course, the 

 fittings are not high grade, but it is an efficient little 

 rod just the same. 



A fairly good bamboo casting rod can be bought for 

 from $6.00 to $9.00. Such a rod will be nickel mount- 

 ed, of course, but it will probably be fitted with an 

 agate first guide and a tip-top, and in the two-piece 

 style a German silver ferrule. Its action will be 

 fair, especially for a "stiffish" rod, and it will stand a 

 lot of hard service. For from $10.00 to $15.00, you 

 can get a rod good enough for anyone. It will be 

 German silver mounted throughout, with agate guides 

 and tip-top, extra tip, and solid cork handle, and will 

 be a satisfactory rod in every respect. 



The $25.00 and $30.00 rods are veritable works of 

 art, being hand-made of the very best materials, beau- 

 tiful in action and leave nothing to be desired in the 

 way of casting efficiency. The experienced caster 

 would probably be wise in buying a rod of this kind 

 if he can afford the expenditure. In buying a rod, 

 however, keep this fact in mind: The rod plays a 

 minor part in bait casting. It is not nearly so import- 

 ant as the reel and line. Therefore if you must 

 economize do it on the rod. The beginner, regardless 

 of his bank account, will do better with a medium- 

 priced rod until he learns what he wants. 



Of course, we assume that you know that bamboo 



