Miscellaneous Implements. 



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The lead-coil sinker can be cut to suitable length, ad- 

 justed to the line and fastened by squeezing it tight. 



The Mackinac sinker is a round sinker, divided into two 

 halves, in one of which is a screw and in the other a corre- 

 sponding hole, by means of which it is adjusted and made 

 fast to the line. 



The split-shot sinker is useful where a light one is re- 

 quired, and is easily adjusted. 



Line Eelbasee. 



A useful implement that will be ap- 

 preciated by the fly-fisher on brushy 

 streams is furnished by William Mills 

 & Son. Should the angler get "hung 

 up " on the branch of a tree out of his 

 reach, its release is an easy matter 

 should he have this article in his pocket. 

 He inserts the tip of his rod under the 

 rubber band and raises the rod, with 

 the "releaser," straddles the twig or 

 branch with it, and withdraws the rod. 

 A slight pull on the string attached to 

 the instrument cuts the twig, and the 

 angler is again ready for the fray. It 

 is furnished with a leather case for con- 

 venience of carrying. 



