SALT-WATER RODS 115 



Tarpon Rod. 



Surf-Casting Rod. 



Light Salt- Water Rod. 

 Figure 41. 



The details of construction for similar light 

 weight wood rods, already given, will apply to 

 these salt-water rods, save that heavier mate- 

 rial will be needed. For my tarpon rod I 

 obtained bethabara I inch square; for the surf 

 rod, 24 inch; for butt of two-piece rod, 24 

 inch, and for tip, J^ inch. 



In making handgrasps for rods of this class 

 I leave the wood core somewhat rough, in 

 order that the glue will have better holding 

 ground than if the core were polished smooth. 



Merely to give an idea of the expense, in 

 time and cash, to the amateur rodmaker, I 

 give below the following data relating to these 

 three rods. All are bethabara. 



Tarpon Rod. Cost of material, about 

 $7.50; time required, ten hours. 



Surf Rod. Cost of material, about $6; 

 time required, about seven hours. 



