CHAPTER X 



SALT-WATER RODS 



THE best type of rod for salt-water fish- 

 ing is the long tip and separate hand- 

 grasp. This applies to all rods used in 

 sea fishing, whether for tarpon, tuna, striped 

 bass, weakfish, or small fry, the length and 

 weight depending on the kind of fish angled 

 for. By using the separate handgrasp, the 

 joint can be made very strong, and tips of dif- 

 ferent caliber or length are available, one 

 handgrasp serving for a part of two or more 

 rods. 



Two-piece rods, with the parts equal in 

 length, come next. Other styles are used occa- 

 sionally. 



Bethabara is the favorite wood and split 

 bamboo is coming into more general use for 

 weakfish rods and even for larger fish, includ- 

 ing tuna and tarpon. 



It has long been the practice to equip heavy 

 salt-water rods with two sets of guides, so that 

 any inclination of the tip toward set can be 

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