184 Fly-rods and Fly-tacJde. 



to work more so than any rod-making material, except 

 possibly split-bamboo. 



For a rod 10 to 10^ feet long, 7 to 8 ounces in weight, 

 handle 12 to 14 inches long, of lighter wood, female fer- 

 rules as follows (measured inside) are recommended by 

 that house to whom we are indebted for its name, and 

 introduction to the notice of the anglers of this country: 



Female ferrule uniting butt and second joint, 1OJ to 

 1 1 thirty-seconds of an inch. 



Female ferrule uniting second joint and tip, 6-J to 7 

 thirty-seconds of an inch. 



Heavy bass fly-rod, 12 and 8 thirty-seconds of an inch. 



Though it is sometimes used for tips, its usefulness in 

 that position may well be questioned, for the reason 

 stated under " Greenheart." 



Assuming for the present that this wood is identical 

 with that mentioned by many travellers in the Guianas 

 as " Washiba," " Washeba," and " Wasahba," it is there 

 a common tree, growing to the height of one hundred 

 and ten feet. It is also locally known as " Bow-wood," 

 and is used by the Indians for their bows and war-clubs. 

 It is also well known in England, and there used for 

 fly-rods and bows. 



Further experience with this wood, had since the fore- 

 going was written, inclines me to believe that I have 

 done full justice to, if I have not somewhat exaggerated 

 its merits. I do not now think it, in any respect what- 

 ever, superior to good greenheart, while it is considera- 

 bly heavier. 



SNAKEWOOD. 

 Specific gravity, 1.3718. 



This wood is also a native of the Guianas. It is called 

 " Bourra-courra " by the natives, with whom it is a fa- 



