i8 FISHING TACKLE 



types are rather inclined to suffer damage and to get 

 broken, but the metal-encased variety are quite ser- 

 viceable. Pike rods, sea rods and all types of spinning 

 rods should be fitted with anti-friction rings of agate 

 or porcelain. 



But it is quite a mistake to suppose that rings of 

 this type can be fitted throughout light fly or bottom 

 fishing rods without spoiling the action and balance 

 and completely overloading the rod. Very frequently 



ENCASED AGATE BUTT RING. 



PROTECTED PORCELAIN TIP 

 RING. 



the tip rings on fly rods are much too large and may 

 easily spoil the balance. To give a rough example, a 

 tip ring weighing the smallest fraction of an ounce 

 will create a leverage on the wrist at the rod handle 

 of several times its own weight, and so on down the 

 rod in proportion. The action of the average trout 



