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maximum which can be used with safety in a 

 moderate stream of 4 feet deep, so that addi- 

 tional leads may be added (about 18 inches 

 from the bait), when desired. 



The newest form of " Phantom " Messrs. 

 Hardy's patent "Ideal" (see Fig. 2) has a 

 lead in the centre of the body, surrounded by 

 cork. The idea is, that the lead enables a cast 

 to be easily and correctly made, while the cork 

 by its buoyancy prevents too rapid sinking, and 

 allows time to tighten the line before the bait 

 can sink, and get caught on the rocks. The 

 utility of this arrangement is fully established, 

 as these baits are now used in preference to the 

 ordinary " Phantom." 



For clear water, the new Quill Devon (see 

 Plate 25) is calculated to be very effective, as it 

 has a most natural appearance in the water, due 

 to the peculiar manner of making the fins, which 

 are open in the centre, and when revolving look 

 very natural. 



The illustration, Fig. 3, shows the "Pioneer" 

 Devon minnow. The arrangement of the two 

 large single hooks, instead of the flying triangles, 

 is a decided improvement, and has been most 

 successful. 



The latest form of metal " Devon " is the " For- 

 ward Rectangular," as illustrated (see Plate 25), 

 and seems an improvement. The fins being set 



