THE ROD 55 



rules. If it must be done it is better to take it to a 

 tackle shop unless you are sure of your ability to do 

 it properly. 



A stick of ferrule cement, a little winding silk, and 

 a small bottle of varnish and brush make a .good simple 

 repair kit. The addition of an extra guide or so and 

 a tip-top will help. The regular repair kits are also 

 desirable. 



Every user of a steel rod should carry in the tackle 

 box one or two of the emergency tips. 



ROD CASES. 



In buying a case get one that will hold at least two 

 rods as it is as easy to carry as a one-rod case and you 

 should have an emergency outfit with you whenever 

 possible. 



Our favorite case is forty-two inches long. By 

 taking the rods from their forms and putting them 

 in a partitioned roll of light khaki we can carry 

 two bait rods and two fly rods with extra tips or, 

 leaving out one rod, we can find room for a landing 

 net frame and handle. The practice of carrying a 

 rod strapped to a suitcase is likely to result in a smashed 

 rod some time. A rod case stiff enough to protect 

 the rods will be found a good investment. 



