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venes between the river and the anglers dwelling. 

 This description of rod is in general use in the 

 northern counties of England, 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 the 

 most convenient and useful size. 



For salmon fishing a greater length, extending 

 to seventeen or eighteen feet, and of proportion- 

 ate strength, will enable the lover of this superior 

 diversion to throw a greater extent of strong 

 tackle than the common rods will admit of his 

 doing. 



The chief consideration in the choice of a rod, 

 for whatever purpose it may be intended, is that 

 it be free from knots or cracks, and that it be 



