44 IMPROVEMENTS IN ANGLING INSTRUMENTS. 



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IMPROVEMENTS IN ANGLING INSTRUMENTS. 



Many improvements have of late years been made in the 

 materials used in angling, both in this country and in Eu- 

 rope. 



RODS. 



This important article of the angler's pleasure is made 

 adapted to every variety of sport, and independently by it- 

 self, although the general rod, for salt and fresh water basse- 

 fishing, is still used and found serviceable. The best and 

 lightest trout-rods are made either of split bamboo or green- 

 heart, and do not weigh over 9 or 10 ounces, while many 

 scientific anglers prefer a 7-ounce rod, " a graceful wand," 

 that can be bent from tip to butt, and with which a cast can 

 be made of from 60 to 90 feet. Salmon-rods are made 

 equally as fine and pliable in proportion, of the same mate- 

 rials. These rods are made with metal ferrules or splices, 

 many sportsmen preferring the latter style. Heavy troll- 

 ing-rods will be found at all the outfitting establishments, 

 especially adapted to trolling or casting in the surf. 



REELS. 



Click-reels, for trout and salmon fishing, are made to suit 

 the taste of those who tread the banks of the stream or 

 roam o'er rocks and rushing river. Fine bronzed reels are 

 imported from London and find sale, and checks or drags 

 in reels for heavy work are adopted as important. Reels of 

 hard rubber, instead of brass or German silver, find favor 

 with some, and others consider a style composed of metal 

 and rubber as much superior. A little experience will en- 

 able the beginner to select with care and judgment from an 



