"The Anglers Equipment^ 167 



For myself, I declare, with the greatest 

 emphasis, that it has given me every satis- 

 faction. Of course it increases the weight 

 of the creel, by some ounces, and also the 

 cost ; hut its advantages far outweigh any 

 such drawbacks. 



Looking over Messrs. Hardy Brothers' 

 excellent catalogue, I find that they have 

 taken up the idea of the indiarubber lining 

 of the creel, which I am sure their patrons 

 will appreciate. 



Several years ago, I sent my fishing- 

 basket to Mr. J. J. Hardy, that he might 

 see the indiarubber lining : the rings in 

 which I carry my landing-net, and " the 

 Tod safety buckle." I allude to "the 

 Houghton Creel;" of which, with its lid 

 open, I am glad to see that a capital photo- 

 graph is given, showing the lining, with 

 its cane, willow, or any other support. 



I regret that I am unable to add that I 

 like new-fangled creels, which are fitted up 

 with such a close resemblance to a lady's 

 dressing-case, with trays and such-like 

 things, to hold the flybook, the lunch, 

 flask, pipe, etc. I prefer to carry a small 

 bag over my other shoulder, in which I 

 hold my lunch and my flybook. 



I must say that I rather like the little 



