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again after heating the female or outer ferrule 

 gently and only at the offending point and then 

 allowing it to cool; for this you may use a candle- 

 or even a match-flame. In disjointing rods, do 

 so preferably with a straight, steady pull don't 

 jerk; and especially if a slight twisting strain 

 is employed, at all be sure that each hand has 

 hold upon the ferrule-ends that neither grasps 

 the wood near the connecting joint. Before re- 

 sorting to the heating process you can avail 

 yourself of the assistance of a friend, who grasps 

 your hands when they have thus been placed; 

 then you pull together. 



The remedy for the contrary condition of 

 loose-fitting ferrules is the application of bees- 

 wax to the center ferrule. 



In open country carry the rod, balanced, 

 with butt ahead, but never carry an assembled 

 rod any great distance through the woods; take 

 it down even if you do not unstring it. In 

 carrying a short distance through the woods or 

 brush, wind the line spirally about the rod, 

 hook the fly to a reel-band, and reel up the line 

 taut. Have the rod pointing straight ahead of 

 you, getting it through the openings tip first, 

 the butt and yourself following. Similarly, in 

 climbing a fence or crawling under, put the rod 

 ahead. 



Rigging the Rod. To properly string a three- 

 joint rod, proceed as follows: Pick up the butt- 

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