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On the other hand, the common plain pillar 

 reels bear an even and steady pull upon 

 the extreme weight, and though more tedi- 

 ous, they are more to be depended upon 

 for certainty and security. 



The multiplying reels possess the advan- 

 tage of winding up, and letting out the 

 line with greater despatch ; and where the 

 fish do not exceed half a pound in weight, 

 they may be preferable ; but a few seconds of 

 time are not an object oi consideration to 

 the steady Angler, whose chief reliance is 

 on the firmness and correct formation of his 

 tackle. 



An improvement in the principle of mul- 

 tiplying reels might be easily suggested, 

 which would negative the objections before 

 mentioned; and it is certainly surprising 

 that they have not hitherto claimed the 

 notice and attention of some ingenious me- 



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