RODS. 



*NGLE rods should be proportioned in 

 length and strength, to the different fish you 

 design to angle for, they ought to bend re- 

 gularly, and taper gradually, be light in hand, 

 and spring from the but end to the top. 

 The great error in most rods is, that the play 

 of the rod is in the middle, owing to that 

 part being too weak, and like a waggoner's 

 whip, it is impofsible with a rod of this 

 kind to strike or command a fish of any 

 size. The best rods are made in London, 

 not only on account of the superiority ot* 

 the workmanship, but the materials are so 

 good and thoroughly seasoned, that London 

 rods recover their shape after the exertions of 

 a large fish, and it will be found the least 

 expence to purchase good ones at first. 

 If a thorough knowledge of the amusement, 

 and strict integrity, joined to a very exten- 

 sive sale of every article of convenience 

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