FISHING RODS. 87 



at the end of the tip. I have tried one of these rods, ten 

 feet long, and weighing eleven ounces, and find that there 

 is no more friction of the line (if as much) in running 

 through the inside of the rod, than in running through 

 rings or guides. The caliber of the rod is about the same 

 as one of split-bamboo of similar length and weight, and 

 its action is not very different in casting the fly or a minnow. 

 Further than this I can not say, as I have not tried it in 

 actual fishing. I will say this much, however : I believe it 

 to be a good thing, and a valuable invention, and, though 

 not equal to a first-class split-bamboo or wooden rod, it is 

 fully as good, if not better, than many rods that are sold 

 for more money, and it is virtually indestructible. 



It can be, of course, improved, and I understand that 

 the company will introduce a lighter rod next season, 

 weighing eight ounces or less. 



