REELS. 



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one of the pillars and is pressed against the line on the 

 spool to check the rush of a fish. The greatest objection to 

 a leather brake is that it wears the line rapidly. What is 

 better is the handle drag, which is a balance handle so made 

 that it acts as a brake, and is fitted to the reel in place of the 



Tarpon and Tuna Reel. 

 (A little more than one-half size.) 



regular handle. The center of the handle consists of a 

 large disc holding six screws around the edge. By turning, 

 these screws any degree of drag may be obtained. In using 

 them the angler does not let go of the handle but holds it 

 stationary and the fish must draw out the line against the 

 tension for which the drag is adjusted. The handle remains 



