64 CASTING TACKLE AND METHODS 



fault. The caster will be surprised at the ease with 

 which the level-winder works, indeed, seems .to in- 

 terfere little with distance, and, after practice, in- 

 creases casting accuracy. Probably I should qual- 

 ify that statement regarding distance: the rodster 

 will not be able to cast as far as with the regular 

 reel, not nearly as far as with the free-spool, but he 

 can cast as far as actual fishing necessitates, and with 

 utmost ease. I am often asked regarding the level- 

 winder's durability and can only say that I have 

 used a single reel for a goodly portion of my casting 

 during the last five years and it apparently is in as 

 perfect condition to-day as upon the day I received 

 it from the Express Company; however, bear in 

 mind that I have cared for the winch, therein is the 

 secret of durability always. The list prices of these 

 level-winders run from $7.50 up to $35.00. 



The Redifor people have recently placed a level- 

 winder upon the market which seems in a class by 

 itslf. It not only lays the line bu*: is also a self- 

 thumber and free-spool. The line is free of the 

 guide in casting but is automatically picked up the 

 instant the rodster begins to reel. The advantage 

 of this feature is that friction is saved, adding to the 

 caster's distance. The free-spool feature is under 

 the rodster's control, the handle governing. It is a 

 great reel for the man who desires the automatic 

 features. Well made, of course, for it comes from 

 the the Redifor shops, a sufficient guarantee. Many 



