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Reel Seat, etc.

The metal reel seat should be of German silver as this material is superior to the nickel plated brass used on the cheaper rods. German silver is strong, its finish is permanent and never chips and while it tarnishes slightly it can easily be polished. I rather like the British idea of oxidizing all metal parts. With the skeleton or celluloid reel seats a metal butt cap is put on the rod to take the rear end of the reel base and a metal ring slides down over the forward end. This is adequate for all practical purposes although some makers supply their reel seats with locking devices de­signed to hold the reel more securely. This cap, ring winding check or taper should also be of German silver. English rods are usually furnished with a " button " or knob of wood or hard rubber at the extreme butt to hold against the body while playing a fish. A detach­able butt of soft rubber is sold by all tackle dealers and it is a good substitute for the permanent button. Many English rods have a metal spear at the butt, an idea that has never met with favor among American anglers.

Related terms include fly fishing yellowstone and fishing fly tying.