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the line longer. Besides, the trout rod is manipu- 

 lated with the forearm only, whereas the salmon rod 

 engages the wrist, arms, legs, and whole body. Like 

 the rod itself, the body must be supple, elastic, and 

 .sympathetic with it. A rigid statuesque pose or 

 action is fatal to excellence in delivery. As to ma- 

 terial of rod, I make no choice between the best 

 wooden rods of "Wm. Mitchell and the split bamboo 

 of -Leonard, except that the life of the wooden rod 

 is the longest. There are few wooden rods indeed 

 which are equal to the best split bamboo, and for 

 those greenheart or ash are preferred. Many old 

 salmon anglers have a second rod of less weight 

 and length, which is better adapted for switching 

 when casting-room is restricted, and for use in calm 

 days and quiet waters. Whenever one can use this 

 lighter rod the climax of pleasure is reached. The 

 heavier rod is for heroic work in heavy waters, with 

 stiff wind blowing, perhaps, when the fishing may 

 be called taxing. 



For fittings I would have standing guides and a 

 pivoted eyelet for the tip. For reel I use the com- 

 bination rubber and nickel with flange enclosing 



