74 CASTING TACKLE AND METHODS 



$3.00 reel will bring as many doughty bass to net 

 as will a $60.00 artistic winch. The joy of fine 

 tackle is largely the joy of possession. I own one or 

 two reels, purchased by me at considerable sacrifice, 

 worth well, never mind how much, which I expect 

 to will to my angling daughter when I die, having no 

 son. I can see no reason why those fine winches may 

 not be handed on down from generation to genera- 

 tion of tackle lovers, and right there lies the secret 

 of durable tackle, loving it. I offer my experience 

 and knowledge of tackle to the readers of these 

 pages. I shall be glad to advise with you as to what 

 particular reel to choose, but do not for a single 

 moment think that your enjoyment and success on 

 lake or stream will depend wholly upon the reel 

 selected; remember, in the final analysis, it is you that 

 counts. 



In concluding this chapter, a few words of advice 

 regarding the care of the reel may not be out of 

 place. 



CARE OF THE REEL 



It may seem to the reader that already we have 

 said too much regarding the proper treatment of the 

 reel, but when you stop to consider that the modern 

 high grade casting winch is as finely constructed as 

 an ordinary watch, adjusted ofttimes to the minutest 

 fraction of an inch, you will appreciate why it is 

 necessary to treat the reel with intelligent care. 

 When you put $25.00 into a watch, you do not throw 



