126 THE SCIENCE OF DRY FLY FISHING. 



some of the excellent forms of reels which I see. I have 

 nearly every kind of reel in my possession, and the only 

 ones I object to are small ones which have a small barrel 

 and slow winding action. 



Personally, I prefer a 3J-inch "Special Perfect Reel," 

 made by Hardy Brothers, of Alnwick and Pall Mall, and 

 consider them or a Coxon " Aerial " as near perfection as 

 possible. They should be carefully treated, and the delicate 

 mechanism must be kept clean and well oiled. 



The "Silex" can be recommended when spinning for 

 trout, salmon, pike, etc., alike, and for whichever kind of 

 fishing it is used, it is equally delightful. This reel is also 

 the patent property of Messrs. Hardy Brothers, but I think 

 it can be ordered through any dealer. 



Bernard's " Itchen," 2j inches, is quite one of the 

 best little trout reels I have used. Its weight is 

 only 4 oz. ; it has a big barrel and very pleasant action. 

 Price, 175. 6d. 



A specially strong and cheap " Nottingham " reel is sold 

 by the Junior Army and Navy Stores, with a strong double 

 bridge, at 75. 6d. 



The Coxon "Aerial" reel, a very well finished and 

 excellent reel, is sold by the Army and Navy Stores and 

 most dealers ; its price ranges from 205. to 305. 



The "Sun" Nottingham reel, sold by Messrs. Farlow & Co., 

 is quite one of the best for trout fishing. Its diameter is 

 three inches and it cost 2 is. 



