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done. The guides need putting on in a like man- 

 ner ; and with a little practice this may be done as 

 neatly as in the rods made by professionals. 



The number of whippings may be varied to suit 

 your fancy ; but the more the better for the dura- 

 bility of your rod. There should be at least two 

 guides on the lowest or largest joint, three on 

 the next, and four on the tip. 



Practically the rod is now ready for varnishing, 

 and only the best coachmaker's varnish should be 

 used. It is best to give it two or three coats with 

 a camel' s-hair brush, and to put it on thin (thin- 

 ning with turpentine), taking care that each one 

 dries before another is put on. Of course the 

 smoother and more finished every process is, the 

 nicer will be the appearance of the rod ; and 

 you had better get the loan of a good shop-made 

 rod, which will remind you of each feature as you 

 make it. 



In rod-making (as in every other art) practice 

 makes perfect, and if you do not satisfy yourself at 

 first, keep trying ; that is my earnest advice. 



The reel for fly-fishing cannot be made at home ; 

 you must save up and buy one. The Star reels 

 are the best and cheapest, and such a one as 



