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for lake fishing, but is also a benefit for all float fisher- 

 men, if the float is made with the true Nottingham bend 

 to prevent it rotating and hence kinking up the running 

 line. 



Of rods and their varieties but little need be said here, 

 save and except that two materials need only be taken 

 into practical account, viz., greenheart and whole-cane. 



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Fig. 8. Dale's Porcelain Rod Rings. 

 A. Wire mounted. B. Whipped on. 



The first material is most durable and the second is 

 lightest. 



In the writer's opinion built-cane rods for bottom 

 fishing are not required and frequently are not suitable. 



As regards lines, but three classes require any 

 mention here: Undressed Nottingham, half-dressed 

 silk, and pump-dressed. 



Of Nottingham lines the genuine Nottingham silk line 

 is twisted, and if such be used from the Nottingham 

 winch in the proper manner, is possibly to be preferred. 



