GEAR-CASE AND GAFF 275 



L. K. Leon, of 167, Piccadilly, has just brought 

 out a field-glass called " The Queen," which magnifies 

 over five diameters, and has an adjusting centre by 

 which the glass can be instantly adapted to what- 

 ever may be the distance between the eyes, thus 

 keeping the " field " absolutely straight; while another 

 improvement is a retaining focus, which, once regulated, 

 remains fixed whether the glasses be shut down or 

 drawn out. In appearance the new glass is exceed- 

 ingly neat and smart-looking, and it is of the lightest 

 possible weight. 



With this glass I can easily distinguish the fly 

 which I see floating on the water at a distance of 

 30 or 40 feet from the bank. 



GEAR-CASE 



The " Dee " tackle-case, invented by Mr. Bryes 

 Leake, and sold by J. Bernard and Co., is one of the 

 best all-round cases I have seen. It is made of the 

 stoutest butt leather, fitted with a spring lever lock, 

 and is divided into a variety of trays and compartments, 

 specially designed for the salmon and trout fisherman. 

 It is light, strong, and well arranged. 



THE GAFF 



This important and useful weapon is made either 

 on the telescopic principle or as a combined gaff and 

 wading-staff. When selecting one, some considera- 

 tion will have to be given to the circumstances under 



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