54 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



and when used scientifically, is a certain 

 means of success. 



THE ROD FOR WORM FISHING. 



The rod should not be less than fourteen 

 feet, and one of even longer dimensions is 

 all in favour of the angler. It must be 

 light yet stiff. A hollow cane butt and 

 middle, with a lance-wood top, answers 

 well, and besides being easy to cast with, a 

 rod of this type commands, with a medium 

 length of line, almost every variety of 

 water. It frequently happens that one has 

 heavy fish to hold in the strong water from 

 snags, weirings, etc., so a fairly stiff rod is 

 required; also the rod must not be too 

 highly polished, otherwise the glitter in 

 bright sunshine will seriously interfere with 

 sport. A preparation that dulls the rod 

 completely, and when applied dries in a 

 few minutes, can be purchased from tackle 

 dealers. It is obvious that too highly 

 stained rods must be guarded against, as at 



