108 SALMON FISHING 



effective, but we must confess to a weakness for 

 the tugging. At any rate, it serves to keep one 

 employed. 



Having, in a rambling way, briefly described 

 the rod, reel, and tackle for spinning, we must 

 now try to give some definite instructions as to 

 how to use them. 



In the first place, it is necessary to be able 

 to cast either from the right or left side, to 

 command a river from both banks. In cast- 

 ing from the left bank, the right hand should 

 grasp the rod above the reel, with the left below, 

 and in such a position that the forefinger com- 

 mands the lever of the automatic pressure brake 

 (J) shown in diagram (Plate 26). As the reel is 

 here the most important factor, it is necessary 

 to give more clearly a description of its working 

 parts. The problem of a perfect casting reel, 

 is one of the most difficult ever set before a 

 manufacturer. The conditions to be fulfilled 

 are, that the drum must revolve freely as the 

 line is paid off in making the cast. It must be 

 under automatic control, and require no finger 

 manipulation to cause it to stop when the bait 

 has reached its destination. The " Silex " reel 

 fulfils these conditions, as it is fitted with a 

 self-acting brake which can be regulated to the 

 greatest nicety. 



A point of great importance is the little screw 



