FOREST, LAKE, AND RIVER 



of an automatic contrivance. I prefer to pit my 

 skill against the wiles and strength of the fish, and 

 give him an even chance. At the same time I 

 have no quarrel with those who think and do 

 otherwise. 



One of the most popular automatic reels has 

 been recently improved so that it can be instantly 

 changed from an automatic to a free-running reel 

 by a sliding lever on its face. This permits the 

 use of the reel for casting a bait. It has also a 

 handle for winding the spring, which is a decided 

 advantage. 



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