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Bethabarra, or washaba, is the most expensive wood commonly used in rod making. It is a dark wood coming from British Guiana and is very strong and many anglers prefer it to any other wood. It is slightly heavier than greenheart and is said to hold its shape better. A nine foot American made bethabarra rod weighs about 63/4 ounces and costs eleven dollars. A superior selection is sold under the name noibwood.
Related terms include flyfishing knots and fly fishing vest.
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