CHAPTER XI 



BASS AND TROUT FLY-RODS 



IF the beginner is determined to make an 

 all-wood fly-rod before attempting to build 

 one of split bamboo, the directions previ- 

 ously given for three-joint bait-rods will apply 

 here, with the exception that the joints must 

 be made somewhat longer, the taper slower, 

 and the reel-seat is placed below the hand. 

 Straight-grained bethabara makes a nice fly- 

 rod of medium weight, and dagama works 

 well. 



It is scarcely advisable for the novice to 

 begin his rodmaking on a split bamboo trout 

 fly-rod of light weight, for the tips run so small 

 that one can hardly expect to .do creditable 

 work on them at first. But bass fly-rods of 

 6^2 or 7 ounces are easier to build, and after 

 you have had some experience with butts and 

 joints, tip making will not present insurmount- 

 able difficulties. 



Below are given the calibers of three typical 

 fly-rods that are excellent for fishing. They 

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