24 THE DRY-FLY MAN'S HANDBOOK 



Both Messrs. Farlow and Messrs. Hardy have 

 introduced new reels, and both 

 The latest improved ^^.^ admirable examples of 

 reels. 



good, sound, mechanical prin- 

 ciples, and first-rate workmanship. 



Messrs. Farlow's new reel is described by them 



in the following terms : — 



Messrs. Farlow's new ktu <. j 



1 he outward appearance 



of Messrs. Farlow's new reel 

 does not differ greatly from some recent fly-reels 

 of good repute, but the ' internal economy ' has 

 undergone some further development and is surely 

 the last word in mechanical ingenuity. Illustrations 

 are given in Figs. 1 1 and 12 of the various 

 parts as well as the reel assembled, and from 

 the former it will be seen that it is fitted with ball- 

 bearings throughout. Two sets of beautifully fitted 

 journal-bearings take up all the running strain, and a 

 third set of thrust-bearings takes up the friction 

 between the plates, the result being a very free, easy- 

 running reel, smooth and even — free from all jerki- 

 ness and shaking. It is made as far as possible of 

 aluminium alloy, and weighs about 10 oz. The 

 size is 2,i in., which is not too much when you want 

 to have a reserve of line, and the quicker winding 

 afforded by the larger diameter is a distinct advan- 

 tage. It is fitted with an adjustable check, controlled 

 by a milled screw on the side of the handle plate, but 

 this is an addition which, if so desired, can easily be 

 dispensed with." 



