When Were Fishing Rods With Wooden Handles Used in the USA
What was fishing line made of in the 1800s? In the late 1800s, rods made were stronger and thinner by gluing together several strips of bamboo. Line made of silk covered with coats of oxidized linseed oil replaced horsehair, allowing for longer casts. By the early 1900s, fishing rods were now made with fiberglass. What…