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to about three-fourths inch diameter in the round, 

 as you did the rod. At the end of it, it must 

 be narrowed to receive the reel-fitting (Fig. 37), 

 and the place for the hand must be swelled, as 



Fig, 37.— Reel Seat, 



shown (Fig. 38). You can drive the large end of 

 your rod into it at once, cementing it with Le- 

 Page's liquid glue. 



Fig, 38. — Handle of Rod with Reel Seat in Place. 



The ferrules (Fig. 39) next demand your atten- 

 tion. Obtain from Shipley's a set to fit the joints 

 of your rod, and fix them on in this way. Having 



Fig. 39, — Ferrule — **Male" and "Female," 



got the wood so that it will go easily into the fer- 

 rules, wind it with some sewing-silk in wide coils, 

 and saturate with the glue. Now place the fer- 

 rule on the end, and push it home. Do not put a 

 pin into the ferrule to keep it on the rod ; that 



