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which the handle of the landing net is slipped, and the 

 net can thus be most conveniently carried and is easily 

 brought into use. Another novelty is the arrangement 

 for the paraffin bottle, which slips into the strap of the bag. 



A combined fishing creel and fishing bag is, however, the 

 best for general use, and will eventually supersede the fishing 

 creel or fishing basket. There are several combinations on 

 the market, but they are all open to improvement. One 

 of the best combinations which I have so far seen is the 

 " Curragh," manufactured and sold by Hardy Brothers. It is 

 light, handy and useful. 



In order to satisfy my own wants I designed a combined 

 creel and fishing bag for my own use, and have had it made up 

 by Messrs. Bernard & Co., of 45, Jermyn Street. 



The above firm considered the design sufficiently good 

 to register. The new idea has caught on, and the demand 

 for this combined creel and fishing bag is daily increasing. 



This combination creel, which they call " The Bernard 

 Shaw Creel," has several advantages. The creel is broad- 

 bottomed and cannot capsize, it has a large and cool holding 

 capacity for trout, is easily cleaned, and it is light. The 

 bag is removable in a moment, and rests on the ledge of 

 the basket. It is divided into convenient compartments, and 

 has plenty of room for the luncheon and all other necessities. 

 The whole affair is free from jingle and is very light and 

 comfortable to wear it is cool both for the wearer and the fish 

 (see page ii.). 



