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Tank fishing, throughout 
September. 
India, during the hot months, from April 
to 
CARE OF FISHING TACKLE. 
The Rod .—A well-made split bamboo or wood rod should last for years if 
proper care is taken of it. Each joint, after a day’s fishing, should be wiped dry 
veiy carefully and bent into shape, if it has a set, before putting away: and a 
drop or two of sperm oil should be rubbed over the rod before going out again 
A h n* j When laym ? a rod aside for the season, ^ should be carefully examined 
and all damages repaired ; the ferrules and bands should be thoroughly cleaned 
an new plugs fitted .to the joints. Take the rod apart, wipe the joints dry, and 
lay them away in their case in an apartment where the temperature will be dry 
and uniform not over 50 degrees. If a case is used, do not tie the strings or 
ban dp too tightly ; this would be likely to bend the tip and second joints. Under 
no circumstances let the rod stand near the chimney, and the other extreme of 
co dm an outbuilding should be avoided. Changes of temperature destroy the 
pliancy and stiffness of a rod. To insure the continued equal distribution 
of. strength the rod should be laid flat on the floor or a shelf, instead of 
being stood on end in a corner, and under no condition should it be left 
jointed and hung on pegs. 
