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Fig. 5 is a creel intended to embody the same idea and 

 brought out by Mr. Charles Farlow, of 191 Strand. In this 

 creel the space for stowing away the tackle &c. is made by a 

 double back, the lunch case, book, and flask being fitted into 

 the spare compartment in the position shown in the engraving. 

 In this latter creel an innovation has been made in the way of 

 the carrying apparatus. There are two separate bands or sup- 

 ports of webbing, the one perpendicular, so to speak, and the 

 other lateral. The perpendicular support passes over the left 

 shoulder and the lateral one round the waist of the fisherman. 



This leaves, of course, his right shoulder and arm perfectly 

 free for work, and, as far as I can judge without practical 

 experience, would answer exceedingly well for fishermen with 

 tolerably square shoulders. Whether there would not be an 

 inclination to slip off in the case of a less symmetrically pro- 

 portioned figure I have my doubts. 



This special method of carrying, however, is not a necessary 

 part of the invention ; which in itself is, I must say, admirable. 



Following up the subject of the fly fisher's equipment, 

 let me strongly advocate the use of waterproof leggings or 

 trousers whenever wading is really necessary. When it is not 



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