124 CASTING TACKLE AND METHODS 



of the day, or it can be slipped in a hand-bag for 

 emergency use when on business bent. 



The Kentucky Stamping Co. makes a box from 

 unusually heavy block tin, building a case that will 

 stand hard usage. To the writer the discovery of 

 this box was a veritable "find," for it filled a very 

 definite need. The real angler will be impressed 

 with the unusual construction narrow and deep, 

 with a shoulder-strap which is a great convenience 

 for the shore caster, as it leaves both hands free at 

 all times. The box contains three non-bendable 

 trays with well arranged compartments, one tray 

 being arranged for two reels. In the oval top there 

 is a shallow compartment, closed with a hinged 

 cover, ideal for hooks, leaders, or articles of that 

 sort. Outside dimensions of the case are, 9 inches 

 x 7/4 x 3%. Can be carried in the hand if the ang- 

 ler so desires, being fitted with a roomy handle. It 

 is exceedingly difficult to write of this box without 

 dealing in superlatives. 



There is nothing original or striking about the 

 square box, it is the old time-tried and much used 

 case, the one we have seen exposed for sale in the 

 windows of tackle stores ever since the tin "cash 

 box" was adapted to the caster's needs. Can be 

 secured in almost any size and shape, with an infin- 

 itely varied arrangement of compartments and trays. 

 My favorite is approximately 1 2 inches x 8 x 4, with 

 a really convenient arrangement of compartments. 



