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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[Jan. 2, 1909. 
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THE ANGLER’S WORKSHOP 
Rodmaking for Beginners 
By PERRY D. FRAZER 
A UNIQUE work, bringing the science of rodmaking up to the very moment and 
epitomizing the knowledge and experience of experts for the guidance of the 
average man. The evolution of bait-casting principles has made Mr. Frazer’s book 
supersede all previous publications on the subject. 
Every angler—young or old—who is fond of adapting his rods and tackle to his own 
ideas of what they should be, will find in this book a large fund of information gathered 
by the author in years of study, experiment and practical experience in fishing, tournament 
casting and at the work bench. He theorizes ^Jld speculates not at all. He tells “the 
how” of everything connected with rodmaking in a way that makes results certain. All 
explanations are simple and easily followed. 
Separate chapters are devoted to each of a half dozen types of bait-casting rods; to 
tarpon, surf and light salt water rods; bass and trout, salmon and tournament fly-rods. 
Complete specifications of well known types are given, and the chapter on split bamboo 
rodmaking is the most comprehensive treatise on the subject ever published. Indispen¬ 
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THE CAPERCAILZIE. 
This large, stately creature is fairly abundant 
on all the best-wooded Highland estates, and its 
range seems to be ever extending. So far as 
the matter of avoirdupois is concerned it 
claims a leading place among our game birds, 
the weight of the full-grown male often exceed¬ 
ing 10 pounds. For its habitat the capercailzie 
favors woods which are not too old, and which 
afford ample food in the shape of seeds and 
green, succulent leaves. On being flushed in 
its sylvan retreat it offers anything but an easy 
shot, the initial stage of its flight being ex¬ 
tremely low and quite sheltered by the spread¬ 
ing branches. The best wa}^ for carrying out a 
“capper” shoot is to have the woods beaten in 
the usual way, and the guns stationed outside. 
The bird comes sailing over the tops of the 
trees at a very rapid rate, and the most experi¬ 
enced game shot must be on his mettle if a 
presentable bag is to be made. Those who 
wish to introduce the species into their plan¬ 
tations should secure a number of eggs, which 
may be hatched under hens, like the eggs of 
the familiar phea.sant. A better plan perhaps is 
to set the eggs in greyhens’ nests. The chicks 
are insectivorous to a degree; but as they ad¬ 
vance in age and strength they like to regale 
themselves on all kinds of wild berries, seeds 
of plants, and juniper and other leaves. The 
adults are very partial to the tender buds of 
Scots pine—a condiment that is probably re¬ 
sponsible for the turpentine flavor which is 
characteristic of the flesh of the bird. In the 
breeding season the “cock-of-the-woods” takes 
up the role of the gay Lothario, and is not less 
polygamous than his cousin, the black-cock. In 
fact, an alliance is frequently formed between 
the two species, the hybrids being distinguished 
by large, strong, hooked upper mandibles. 
Black-game seem to fear this powerful con¬ 
gener, and are inclined to retire before its ad¬ 
vance.—Scottish Field. 
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