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eliminated in a few of them some of the disadvantages 

 I have mentioned. 



A combined creel and fishing-bag is, however, the 

 best for general use, and will eventually supersede the 

 fishing-creel or fishing-basket. There are several 

 combinations on the market, but they are all open to 

 improvement. One of the best combinations which I 

 have so far seen is the " Curragh," manufactured and 

 sold by Hardy Brothers. It is light, handy, and 

 useful. 



In order to satisfy my own wants, I designed a com- 

 bined creel and fishing-bag, and had it made up by 

 Bernard and Co., of 45, Jermyn Street. 

 The above firm considered the design sufficiently 

 good to register ; the new idea has caught on, and the 

 demand for this combined creel and fishing-bag is 

 daily increasing. 



The creel is broad-bottomed and cannot capsize ; it 

 has a large and cool holding capacity for trout, is easily 

 cleaned, and it is light. The bag is removable in a 

 moment, and rests on the ledge of the basket. It is 

 divided into convenient compartments, and has plenty 

 of room for sandwiches and other necessities. The 

 whole affair is free from jingle, and is very light and 

 comfortable to wear ; it is cool both for the wearer and 

 the fish, and the pocket and its contents can be reached 

 with the greatest ease. (See p. iii.) 



