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EXPANDING FISHING BAG. 



On the whole, though a rival "inventor" myself, I am inclined 

 to give a vote in favour of the pattern known as the " Freke bag," 

 which is divided into two large separate compartments, one for 

 fish and the other for tackle, lunch, &c., the openings or mouths 

 of the inside bag being automatically closed by the action of its 

 own weight bearing on the shoulder strap, which is fixed to one 

 side and passes freely through a loose ring attached to the other. 

 This obviates all necessity for separate strappings, buttonings and 

 so forth, except in regard to the outside compartment, or pocket, 

 destined (unless at a pinch) to " dry goods " only. Some patterns 

 of the Freke bag are now made so that the underneath, or fish- 

 carrying, bag, can, if wished, be separated entirely from the other 

 for purposes of washing, &c. ; but this, of course, makes the bag 

 slightly heavier, and destroys to some extent its extreme simplicity 

 which is one of its great recommendations. Still, the advantage 

 of facility in cleaning or washing may incline many to prefer this 

 form. The Freke Bag, an illustration of which is appended, is 

 now sold in various sizes by most tackle makers. It should be 

 observed that in the diagram the underneath, or fish-carrying, half 

 of the bag is shown on the outside, whereas when slung over the 



