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the handle, into which the upper half telescopes. Weight of 
handle and net figured, fourteen ounces. Should the net show 
the least sign of being top-heavy when suspended, the addition 
of a small piece of lead at the bottom of the handle will adjust the 
equilibrium. 
When the net is to be used the fisherman grasps it at E, and 
pulls it at once out of its socket D, in which it hangs suspended 
only by balance. By a sharp forward and then backward jerk of 
the net, which he now holds in his right hand, the length of the 
handle is doubled, and the total length of the net extended to four 
feet ten inches, of which three feet ten inches are represented by 
the handle and one foot by the net (vide fig. 4). 
The advantage of a net of this sort—or some other pattern 
answering the same purpose—especially when wading in the 
middle of a stream, either when fly-fishing or worm-fishing, can 
hardly be over-estimated. The Hardy-Williams net-handle 
takes also a gaff suitable for light work. 
‘POCKET’ WADING NET. 
A very convenient net for trout-fishing, especially with the 
worm, when the fisherman can bring his fish close up to him, 
and does not want to disturb the stream by frequently getting 
out on the bank. Best length, 2 ft. 6 in.; ring, 10 to 12 in. 
diameter ; weight, 6 or 7 oz. 
FARLOW’S IMPROVED PORTABLE LANDING NET, 
This is a larger implement—5 ft. long open—and a very 
