54 PRACTICAL BAIT CASTING 



should never be used for trolling unless kept pointing 

 at the bait so the strain is on the line, nor for still 

 fishing. Neither should they be left lying on the 

 ground nor any place else without support for the 

 tip. To stand a rod in the corner and then go away 

 and leave it there is not good for the rod. 



Every permanent camp should have a good place 

 to keep the rods. The best place at a resort for a rod 

 not in use is in its case, or, if assembled, under the 

 bed ; the best place at home, is suspended in a cool room. 

 In the average city home, the top shelf of the pantry 

 is a good place if the rod is kept in its case, as this room 

 is usually kept cool. Avoid if possible, a set in the 

 tip; to cure one the best thing to do is to suspend it 

 by the tip-top and tie a small weight on the lower 

 end. 



Every time the rod is used it should be wiped dry 

 before being put away and the tip should be straight- 

 ened carefully with the hands. The idea of using tips 

 alternately is a good one, as the tip joint not in use 

 can be hung up to straighten. In putting a three 

 piece rod together start at the tip and work down, 

 joining the butt last. In taking the rod apart reverse 

 this order and remove tip last. Rub the ferrules 

 along side of nose or in the hair to lubricate them 

 when putting the rod together. If the ferrule sticks 

 do not twist or wrench it. Get some one to help you 

 and pull straight, grasping the ferrule as far down as 

 possible. Be very careful about riling down tight fer- 



