The handle of a split-cane fishing-rod, 10ft. 6in. long, which is to be made in three lengths, should be of cedar or walnut Hi in. long and 1 1/8 in. diameter at the largest part; butt, i in. diameter above the handle, tapering to fit a ferrule of 3/8 in bone; total length of butt, 3ft. 6in. Second joint, § in. diameter at the counter, tapering to fit a 1/4-in.ferrule at the top; totallength,3ft.6in. Top, |in. diameter at the counter, tapering to 1/16 in. at the point • total length, oft. 6iu. The number of pieces in each part will depend on the thickness of the cane: but the butt may be built up with six segments, each one made up of two thicknesses of cane, making twelve pieces in all. The second joint and the top should each be made with six pieces of cane. A good iron-faced plane, file, piece of glass, brace and bits, hammer, and glasspaper are the tools actually required.