118 FISHING TACKLE 



is limited only as to length n^ feet; but 

 it must of course be held in one hand only. 

 This is the most popular rod. Its weight ranges 

 from 9 to 13 ounces, the average being about 

 10 ounces. 



The five-ounce rod comes next. If it has a 

 metal reel-seat it may weigh just under 5^4 

 ounces. There is no restriction as to length, 

 but 10 feet is the popular maximum length. 

 This is the u most rod " of any, for its ounces. 

 The fittings are made light, so that all possible 

 weight may be put into the cane. It is used 

 more and more every year, both for fishing and 

 contest casting. It is used for wet-fly distance; 

 for dry-fly distance; for dry-fly accuracy; and 

 for wet-fly accuracy. 



The 4 94 -ounce rod a distinctively Eastern 

 rod is coming into more general use. Perhaps 

 it will be the all-round rod of the future. Nine 

 feet is the popular length, and so powerful is 

 this little rod that it is frequently called upon 

 to handle the very heavy lines suited to 10- 

 ounce rods lines that weigh almost half as 

 much as the rod. So far this rod has been 

 used only in wet-fly distance casting, and in dry- 

 and wet-fly trout fishing. 



Several years ago the National Association 

 was asked to, and did pass, a rule limiting the 



