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find with this splendid article is the lack of compart- 

 ments in the upper tray. It is a safe bet that if any 

 angler were to place a dozen lures in such a tray 

 they would rush together as iron filings rush to the 

 poles of a magnet. One might leave the "plugs" in 

 their original boxes, but the chances of wetting are 

 too great. I have had a number of little tin boxes 

 made, with covers that will fit snugly over top or 

 bottom, just to carry individual lures. When not 

 wanting to bother with any sort of tackle^box, two 

 or three of those individual containers will slip into 

 my coat-pocket without inconvenience; and when 

 using an open tray, placing the covers on the bot- 

 tom, I have compartments made to order. Some- 

 times, some wise tackle maker will supply the trade 

 with my individual box, and I will not care if he 

 patent my idea. If the maker will place a couple 

 of clips on the underside of the cover to hold a card 

 for the name and number of the lure, as well as the 

 manufacturer's address, he will gain my everlasting 

 gratitude. But to return for a closing word regard- 

 ing the "Michigan," concerning which I am supposed 

 to be talking, there is nothing in the market with 

 which I am acquainted that can compare with it; 

 while it will not take the place of any of the boxes 

 heretofore mentioned, it fills a long felt want and, 

 will I am sure, receive an enthusiastic reception from 

 the fraternity. 



