46 SALMON FISHING 



and by Crook," &c.), and a deeper and stronger 

 bridge, was a much desired improvement. The 

 illustrations will enable the reader to grasp the 

 idea, and give some notion of its great strength. 



Fig. 1 is the ratchet with enlarged circular back 

 end, which is received into the bridge piece Fig. 2. 

 Fig. 3 shows the arrangement when fastened in 

 position as viewed from the under side. 



FIG. 3 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 



Illustrations on opposite page show (Fig. 4) the 

 revolving plate, and (Fig. 5) the reel frame. The 

 position of the working parts, including the ball 

 bearings and regulating check, are also shown. 



The question as to whether parallel or double 

 tapered lines are best, seems to have been 

 settled by preference for the double taper. It 

 can hardly be said that they cast better than 

 the parallel, but they fish finer towards the fly. 

 The fine end of the reel line should have a 

 plaited gut taper about 7 feet long, neatly 



