CHAPTER XVII. 

 MISCELLANEOUS IMPLEMENTS. 



THE list of miscellaneous implements is constantly being 

 added to, to meet the wants or requirements of anglers. 

 It is not only interesting, but surprising, upon looking over 

 the catalogues of our large dealers, to observe the improve- 

 ments and inventions that are being made, each season, in 

 this department. Every thing that can be devised or 

 thought of to increase the angler's pleasure or comfort is 

 put into practical shape. 



FLY-BOOKS. 



Every manufacturer has patented at least one fly-book, 

 and some of them, two- or three ; and where there is so 

 much competition there is sure to be production of good 

 articles. It is really hard to choose between those now 

 made, and the choice must be left entirely to the angler's 

 taste or fancy as to the different methods of securing the 

 flies, and also as to details of construction and finish. 



The "Bray" patent fly-book, manufactured by Spalding 

 Brothers, is a very strong and substantial leather book. 

 The fly-leaves are made of stiff waterproof board with 

 metallic surfaces, at one or both ends of which is riveted 

 a strong nickel frame, scalloped to accommodate a dozen flies. 

 The snells are stretched and secured by means of two long 

 and closely-coiled spiral springs, placed completely across 

 the page, at equal distances apart, which are fastened to the 



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