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THE BRITISH ANGLER'S LEXICON. 



in good working order. There is a reel called the "Sun 

 and Planet," which has some advantages. If the handle 

 .is caught by an obstruction, such as a loop of the line, or 

 the watch chain, it will not prevent the line from running 

 out. In playing a fish the hand need 

 not be taken off the handle, and by 

 using a slight pressure on it the line 

 can be checked to any strain. The 

 " Malloch " casting reel is used for 

 spinning only, as it turns up and 

 allows the line to run off speedily, so- 

 that a long cast can be made. The 

 Nottingham reel, which is made of 

 wood, has very few working parts, is 

 simple, and also allows the line to run 

 off with great speed and ease. These 

 reels are used for bank fishing, and 

 the speed of the revolving disc is con- 

 trolled by the pressure of the finger 

 acting as a brake. It requires some 

 practice to work them properly. If 

 the angler wishes to be particularly 

 careful of his reel, he should protect 

 it when not in use by encasing it in a 

 solid leather pocket, made to fit accu- 

 rately. This will prevent it from receiving any injury from 

 falls or knocks, and, if carried in the basket with the fish, 

 keeps it from being soiled. All reels after use should be 

 wiped clean and dry. 



Ripple. A ripple on the water is occasioned either by 

 the wind blowing against the current or by the disturbing 

 influence of a stream falling over or rushing through stones 



THE "MALLOCH 

 CASTING REEL. 



