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improved pattern of the ' St. George ' is another of the 

 class specially designed as a light, large drum reel for 

 dry-fly fishing. Then, the ' Special Perfect,' for loch 

 fishing where' a very long line needs to be carried, 

 and lastly, the ' Bougie ' as an extra light reel for 

 small rods." 



" A most notable recent improvement is the patent- 

 ing of an arrangement by which all liability of locking 

 in the check work (a thing which most anglers have 

 experienced at one time or Yia. 13 



another) is avoided. Figs, frame with drum removed 

 13 and 14 show the arrange- 

 ment." 



" The diagram shows the 

 tongue, or pawl, held under a 

 strong steel bridge, on the 

 under side of which is a steel 

 peg, on which the pawl works. 

 The pawl is slotted, and this, 

 while working in either direction, allows it to move 

 at any angle, while at the same time it can rise 

 or fall under pressure of the spring, and so take 

 up wear and tear ; or the pawl may rise away from 

 the wheel in case of irregularity, and thus prevent 

 any possibility of locking. The spring keeps the 

 pawl to its work, but allows it to rise should any 

 excessive pressure be applied. The form of spring 

 gives a pleasant light and fine check when winding 

 in. When the drum is turned in the direction in 

 which a fish takes line, the check can be regulated to 



