54 CASTING TACKLE AND METHODS 



unless the caster proceeds to untangle it with ut- 

 most care and caution, he may be compelled to take 

 his reel to pieces in order to save the line. I once 

 saw an exasperated caster go at a fine new line with 

 his jack-knife, and what was left of that "King- 

 fisher" when he got through with it was not worth 

 talking about. 



The taking apart of a screwed reel is something 

 to be undertaken only where the small screws cannot 

 drop and be lost and the angler can not hear the 

 rising fish splash. No real angler will fish with a 

 dirty reel; should the winch fall into the sand it 

 should be laid religiously aside until occasion offers 

 an opportunity for a thorough cleaning. (See close 

 of chapter for advise upon caring for the reel.) 

 Realizing the importance and necessity for an easy- 

 apart frame, a number of makers have produced 

 take-down reels of merit. I think the Meisselbach's, 

 of Newark, N. J., were pioneers in this field, their 

 "Triparts" and "Take-a-parts," being the acme of 

 simplicity and durability. The end bands screw off 

 with a left hand thread, allowing the spool to fall 

 out unhindered. I know of no better medium-priced 

 reel upon the market. Both reels may be secured in 

 the free-spool style, also at a slightly increased price. 

 The Meeks, too, provide a take-apart frame, in 

 which the tail-piece screws off with a left-hand 

 thread. Like the Meisselbach reel, a tubular frame 

 is employed. One need not say the Meek is a good 



