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ter known. Greenheart comes from South America 

 and is of the color of walnut, being strong and fairly 

 resilient. It takes a nice finish and makes a handsome 

 rod but compared with bamboo it is somewhat heavy 

 and not quite as " snappy " in action which is true 

 of all wood rods. 



Most of the greenheart used in this country comes 

 from England where tackle makers have become skilled 

 in the selection, cutting and curing of this wood. A 

 good British greenheart rod can be bought in England 

 for a few dollars and an excellent one laid down in 

 America costs from eight to twelve dollars, depending 

 on fittings. A good American maker lists his green- 

 heart rods at nine dollars. An average English-made 

 greenheart rod of 9 feet will weigh 7 ounces. 



BETHABARRA 



Bethabarra, or washaba, is the most expensive wood 

 commonly used in rod making. It is a dark wood 

 coming from British Guiana and is very strong and 

 many anglers prefer it to any other wood. It is 

 slightly heavier than greenheart and is said to hold 

 its shape better. A nine foot American made betha- 

 barra rod weighs about 6% ounces and costs eleven 

 dollars. A superior selection is sold under the name 

 noibwood. 



BAMBOO 



Beyond a doubt the best fly rod material is good 

 bamboo properly selected, cured, split, glued, and cor- 



