76 THE ANGLER AND HUNTSMAN 



to the skillful angler advantages that the best caster that 

 ever "thumbed" a spool cannot well afford to overlook. 



The use of the reel for night fishing work is an im- 

 portant feature for the angler who, though he may be ever 

 * so expert, is handicapped by his inability to see the bait 

 for the South Bend Eeel thumbs itself and makes night 

 fishing a continuous enjoyment. 



The Anti-Back-Lash feature of this reel, however, is 

 not its only advantageous factor, nor is its use a necessity. 

 The reel is made so that the Anti-Back-Lash device may, 

 Or may not be utilized. Simply turn the adjusting screw 

 a half -turn and you have a reel of the ordinary type, an 

 exceptionally high grade one; a masterpiece for free-run- 

 ning and wearing qualities and ease of operation; equal in 

 every way to any high grade reel on the market. 



Many skillful anglers, owners of various makes of high 

 grade reels, prefer to use their South Bend Anti-Back-Lash 

 reels for all around work in preference to others. From 

 'Days of Eeal Sport." 



THE CASTING ROD: 



In successful casting the rod plays a very important 

 part, as is learned very quickly by the angler who takes up 

 the sport with the intention of getting all there is to be had 

 in the way of pleasure, genuine thrills, invigorating excite- 

 ment, and true health-giving recreation. 



Therefore, extreme care should be exercised in select- 

 ing the type of rod which embodies those factors which will 

 serve one best in his pursuit of angling pleasures. 



You will find rods constructed of various materials, in 

 many different lengths, weights and degrees of resiliency. 



As mentioned under "The Art of Casting," the type 

 of rod, its weight, whippiness and material from which it 

 is constructed, will vary with the class of w r ork that the 

 caster wishes to do. For general work, however, the split 



