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matter of great difficulty to get out properly a few odd 

 yards over double the rod's length. The same result 

 ensues when the reverse is the case, with a very pliable 

 tool fitted with a stout heavy line. The rod in this case 

 is in peril of parting in the middle, or "breaking its 

 back" so to speak, whilst the line, if unreeled to any 

 extent, will constantly be in a state of entanglement. 

 A great deal depends upon getting accustomed to the 

 particular " swing " of the rod, as when this is the case 

 all other implements are ge'nerally rejected in favor of 

 "one like the last." Hence it is that so great a diversity 

 exists, even amongst the oldest and best hands, upon 

 every well frequented water. Another consideration is 

 the strength of the muscles. This has so important a 

 bearing on the wielding of the rod, that it is yearly more 

 and more taken into account by the gradual adoption of 

 shorter and lighter rods. As we have previously stated, 

 we have always paid considerable attention to the intro- 

 duction of suitable appliances for casting, and that more 

 especially upon fine and clear waters. The great diffi- 

 culty experienced by young fly-fishers in acquiring the 

 ability of getting out a good line, we have attempted to 

 remedy by the invention of an entirely new line, which, 

 from its peculiar construction, combines weight and 

 strength with excessive fineness. We allude to the now 

 well-know " Acme " fly-line, which, since its introduc- 

 tion, has given such general satisfaction that the practi- 

 cal results now manifest warrant the conclusion that by 

 the removal of the main stumbling block in the begin- 

 ner's path, namely, the difficulty of a good delivery in 

 casting, a great and important desideratum has been 

 attained. From the testimony made public through the 

 medium of the press, it has been proved that the throw- 

 ing powers of both tyro and proficient have been aug- 

 mented considerably by its use. We allude in detail to 

 its construction, etc., elsewhere. All that is needful to 



