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such as Cuttyhunk bass line which serves as 

 a filler on the reel. An ever better device is to 

 fit a cylindrical cork core, about three-quarters 

 of an inch thick, around the axis of the reel- 

 spool. A quart whisky-bottle cork, split length- 

 wise, may be fastened in place with shellac or 



Quadruple-multiplying reel (quick take-down pattern) 



marine glue; it serves the purpose nicely as it 

 is of one size throughout and of an appropriate 

 diameter. 



In making the overhead cast the bait is reeled 

 up to within a foot of the rod's tip. The rod 

 not over six feet long, and five being the most 

 popular is first held at arm's length, pointing 

 in the direction of the contemplated cast, with 

 reel uppermost and thumb holding the line tight 

 against the top side of the spool; then it is 

 raised by gradually bending the elbow straight 

 back over the shoulder as far as you can com- 

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