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afford it, then I urge him by all means to purchase 

 a sole-leather case; it is the finest, most elegant thing 

 known to bass-fans and is well worth the price 

 charged for it. Heavy block tin is perfectly satis- 

 factory, and can be secured in almost all shapes and 

 sizes to-day, certainly sufficiently varied to meet the 

 idiosyncrasies of the most particular or peculiar 

 angler. Suppose we start with a small box and work 

 up to those of larger dimensions. 



The first one we will consider is that made by the 

 Moonlight Bait Co., Paw Paw, Mich. It is almost 

 pocket size, indeed, can be slipped into a great coat 

 pocket because of its round corners and flat shape. 

 While large enough for the average angler, will hold 

 sufficient tackle for a week-end or ordinary fishing 

 trip; packs conveniently, owing to its- shape, and is 

 altogether about the best small box it has been my 

 good fortune to stumble upon. It seems to me that 

 the compartments might be better arranged, but 

 then I find fault with every box as do all real casters. 

 The compartments should be built in to individual 

 order, though in fairness to the manufacturers I 

 should add that one can select a box with almost 

 any number and shape of compartments; however, 

 as suggested, there is satisfaction in building your 

 own "plug-stalls." The Moonlight box just men- 

 tioned is ideal for the man who goes out in the 

 morning for a few hours' casting before the business 



