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maker. They are generally round, made with either one 

 or two lids. Some are fitted with felt, which is damped and 

 the lines put in to soften the gut before using. In the 

 regular boxes the casts are kept separate by means of 

 cardboard or thick paper. Another good box is the "Royd" 

 cast box. This is of oval shape, having cards that are cut 



SPINNING BOX. 



MAY FLY BOX. 



WORM BOX. 



away in the middle and flannel that is stretched tightly over 

 them. On the frame of the cards are hooks, on which to 

 wind the casts. Boxes to hold worms are made in several 

 ways, round, oval, and kidney shaped, and when in use are 

 generally strapped round the waist. These boxes facilitate 

 baiting, which is very desirable in up-stream worm fishing. 

 Be sure and have name and address painted on box, for if 

 left at the river side it may probably be restored, otherwise 

 it is very doubtful. 



Bream, The (Cyprinus brama). There are several 

 varieties of this fish, but the one under notice is the best 

 known to the anglers of Britain as the carp, common, or 

 golden bream. It is to be found in most of the rivers in this 

 country, also in ponds, lakes, and canals, seeking quiet, deep 



