450 THE SALMON FLY. 



" Messrs. Hancock & Co., of 4, Pall Mall Place, St. James', have patented a new 

 automatic lock-fast fitting, of which we need give no lengthened description, the 

 construction being sufficiently apparent from the accompanying illustrations. The 

 workmanship of the whole implement is of high class, and there is little 

 risk that it will get out of order if subjected to ordinary fair treatment. The 

 net itself is made of durable material, and has the further advantage of being of 

 a good size. For Salmon and Grilse the handle is made Malacca or other cane." 



THE "NECKLACE" FOR ONE-ARMED FISHERMEN. 



This contrivance is the only one known to me for the use of those 

 Anglers who have unfortunately been deprived of one arm. The " neck- 

 lace " with its socket is admirably adapted for casting right or left handed, 

 and gives the Angler supreme control over a fish. It demands but the 

 least acquaintance for complete appreciation. 



In examining the sling and its appurtenances, which are represented 

 in Figs. 1 and 2, it will be observed that the necklace is provided with a 

 socket wherein the butt of the rod rests. By a slight downward pressure 

 in casting, the line is sent out almost as far and as easily as in the 

 ordinary way with two hands. The strap fastened over the shoulder is 

 buckled to suit the desired length. The article shown in Fig. 2 points to 

 the convenience afforded for holding Salmon. It fits on to the stump of 

 the amputated arm. The rod rests in the lower arm-hook while "playing" 

 a fish; in "butting" him the rod is placed in the upper hook, which 

 enables the Angler, by means of extra leverage, to put on sufficient 

 pressure for the purpose. 



BOXES AND GARRETS FOR BARREN WATERS. 



The following letter of mine, written at Carlogie House, on the Dee, 

 appeared in the Field on July 27th, 1895, and will, I think, explain all 

 that is wanted : 



" Although one often comes across worthy owners of Salmon rivers, who are 

 not aware of the advantages offered in the improvements of their beats, the da}' 

 must come when they will exercise their wits and make the endeavour to deal with 

 barren stretches beyond tails of pools. Better luck, however, has fallen to our 

 lot here. In dealing with such places, there are two ways of procedure the one 

 is by Boxing, the other by Garreting. In my opinion (and I speak from constant 



