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a bag, which when empty adds a further burden 

 to a poor day's sport. The wicker creel has yet 

 another advantage : a good quality one is strong 

 enough to sit upon. A very unpractical angler once 

 made a creel so that the fish could be shot in through 

 the opening in the lid, but there was no provision for 

 getting them out. There should be easy access to the 

 bottom of the fishing basket for cleansing purposes, a 



FISHING BAG WITH FRONT POCKET. 



detachable tray or lid to the top of the basket usually 

 being provided for the purpose, such as shown in 

 illustration on p. 83. Provision is also sometimes made 

 for waders, brogues and coat, which can be attached 

 to the lid by special straps affixed to the creel. 



Fishing bags are lighter and less in the way, and 

 are made in waterproof material with one or more 

 pockets. Bags should always be supplied with a 

 detachable waterproof lining, so that they can be 



