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shot costs id., and with a pliers for pinching on 

 (6d.), can be carried in the waistcoat pocket. 



The angler can please himself as regards a creel 

 or a bag for his fish. The first is more apt to 

 swing over than a bag when stooping, but is 

 cooler, and seems to keep fish in better condition. 

 When you notice either receptacle crammed with 

 angling paraphernalia and luncheon, it strikes you 

 that the wearer does not anticipate filling it with 

 trout. A bag usually has partitions, but a creel 

 should be taken to the stream empty save for 



Fig. 6. 



Convex length, A F B, io in. Concave length, 

 A to B, 6 1 in. Greatest breadth, E to F, 2 in. 

 C to D where cover opens on hinges. At back 

 see two clasps through which the leather strap 

 is slipped which secures the tin to the waist. 

 Air-holes are punctured in cover. 



some wild thyme or short sweet grass at the 

 bottom. A small canvas bag can be taken for 



