nnl IS m.l even lichl, l>ul ivsts in a -n. uvr al llic sU-ni, wlnlc tin' 

 angler simply sits and walchos and wishrs and waits foi' a fish to slmzc 

 the fly crossing the river as it works to and fro up stream. l''or this 

 so-called engaging business, perhaps no rod equals a Casllecoiuicll, 

 which is sjiccially constructed to hold fisli from those awkward rocks 

 that abound in the Shannon waters. 



But for high-class fishing the rod really must be built on different 

 lines. Sometimes, for instance, we arc called upon to adopt the 

 Overhand cast, sometimes the Wind or the Spey ; at other limes the 

 Switch, and so on. Of the superiority of the rod fit for this work, 

 there can be no doubt ; for not only can the practised hand command 

 with ease all known Catches, but intervening spots, whicii he sees at 

 a glance may hold a fish, are never left " maiden," provided there is 

 room to work the rod. 



Ill further reference to this style ol rod, some years ago, at one of 

 the angling tournaments, the present writer happened to win the 

 first prize for the longest cast in six different competitions ; but what 

 is the more important to purchasers, he succeeded in carr\-ing off the 

 Cup offered by Mr. Nicholay " for the best cast of over forty yards 

 made with the wind and then against it." 



The "Kelson Rod" — for it is known only by that name— has 

 been beautifully made in greenheart, by Farlow, for over tliirt)' \ears. 

 Go where one may, one constantly sees it in use, and hears it 

 applauded to the echo. Hardy, as usual, m.-i.kcs the pattern in built 

 cane and delights numerous customers. 



An episode relating to my tackle in its complete form, though 

 woven with extravagant fancies, is perhaps worthy of note. 



A " t\pical creamy English girl," engaged on a difficult fisher.v 



