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only by balance. By a sharp forward and then backward jerk of 

 the net, which he now holds in his right hand, the length of the 

 handle is doubled, and the total length of the net extended to four 

 feet ten inches, of which three feet ten inches are represented by 

 the handle and one foot by the net. 



The advantage of a net of this sort or some other pattern 

 answering the same purpose especially when wading in the 

 middle of a stream, either when fly-fishing or worm-fishing, can 

 hardly be over-estimated. The combination net-handle takes 

 also a gaff suitable for light work. 



POCKET' WADING NET. 



A very convenient net for trout-fishing, especially with the 

 worm, when the fishermen can bring his fish close up to him, 

 and does not want to disturb the stream by frequently getting 

 out on the bank. Best length, 2 ft. 6 in. ; ring, 10 to 12 in. 

 diameter ; weight, 6 or 7 oz. 



ANOTHER PORTABLE LANDING NET. 



This is a larger implement 5 ft. long open and a very 

 convenient net for any sort of bank fishing. The ' suspension ' 

 is from the hook, passed over the creel- strap, and the ' dis- 

 engagement,' as well as the movement for extending and 

 bringing it into action, are exceedingly rapid. The length 

 when closed is 2 ft. 7 in. Both the foregoing nets are non- 

 collapsing. 



