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admirably adapted for the use of" an Angler 

 whose residence is near the scene of his 

 diversion : but the awkwardness of length 

 renders them troublesome and unwieldy 

 companions, when a walk of some miles 

 intervenes between the river and the Angler's 

 dwelling. This description of rod is in 

 general use in the northern counties of Eng- 

 land, where ferrules are considered very 

 objectionable. 



The length and weight of the rod depend 

 so much upon the fancy of the purchaser, 

 that no positive rules can be laid down to 

 guide him in these respects. The common 

 length of a Trout rod is from twelve to 

 fourteen feet ; some persons prefer them 

 even longer ; but for the generality of 

 streams the latter is quite sufficient, and 

 for small rivers and brooks the former 

 is much tKe most convenient and useful 

 size. 



