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vellum, with water-proof pockets attached, made of the same 

 material, not perforated, in which articles may be kept dry. 



The netting of this article is made of elastic cord. See plate 

 xxii., fig. 2. 



FISHING RODS. 



Fishing rods which are made hollow, and in sections to fit one 

 within the other, so that they are portable, like the cane rods, 

 may be very completely manufactured from caoutchouc whale- 

 bone. 



FISH BAGS. 



Like game bags, these are made of gum-elastic vulcanized 

 fabrics, in two apartments, one of which is water-proof, for 

 containing articles that need to be kept dry. 



The other apartment is made of perforated goods, so that it 

 may be taken off upon occasion, and fish may be kept alive in 

 the water, or be carried alive in the water-proof apartment, con- 

 taining water. 



Separate small apartments are also added, for the purpose of 

 containing bait, tackle, &c. See plate xxii., fig. 3. 



FISH BASKETS. 



This article, which has heretofore been made of willow, 

 may be advantageously made either of cord- ware or perforated 

 gum-elastic whalebone board. See plate xxii., fig. 4. 





