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Length and Weight

The rods commonly used for bass fly fishing range from 9 to 101/2 feet, both inclusive, the 9, 91/2 and 10 foot lengths being the most popular. Just what length to select depends on the preference and the physique of the man that intends to use it. By this I do not mean that I subscribe to the fine drawn theory that one's rod should be arbitrarily gauged by one's height but a man of slight stature would derive more satisfaction by fishing with a nine foot rod than one of greater length, since the ideal bass rod is not an easy one to " swing " for long periods.

A rod of American manufacture of the correct action should weigh from 43/4 to 51/4 ounces in the 9 foot length; 51/4 to 53/4 in the 91/2 foot and 6 to 61/2