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FOREST AND STREAM 
April 6, 1912 
WILLIAM MILLS SON 
FISHING TACKLE EXCLUSIVELY—ALL GRADES 
WE ARE EXPERTS:— Can use, and use successfully, the articles we make and sell; our experience and 
judgment are yours for the asking. ALMOST A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE is behind our products. 
EVERY order receives the PERSONAL ATTENTION of one of our Mr. Mills. 
Shows fly on 
No. 15 hook. 
WILLIAM MILLS SON’S ENGLISH DRY OR FLOATING FLIES 
These Floating Flies, even in the smaller sizes, are now much used in the heavier fishing 
of Maine and Canada, as well as in the regular small trout streams. The flies we import 
and offer are in pattern and quality to the highest English ideals, and should not be com¬ 
pared with the ordinary quality of floating flies, sold both here and abroad. 
We offer a large line of patterns on the Special Dry Fly Hook, with upturned eye. 
Sizes No. 12 (new No. 3), No-. 15 (new No. 0), and No. 10 Long Shank (new No. 5). 
Engljsh Dry Flies on Hooks No. 12 or 15..fl.OO per dozen. 
English Dry Flies on Hooks No. 10 Long Shank. 1.25 “ “ 
English Dry Flies with Hackle Point Wings. 1.25 “ “ 
HALFORD’S “NEW SERIES’’ ENGLISH DRY FLIES 
Patterns 1 to 6 on 12 Hooks.$2.00 per dozen. 
Patterns 7 to 33 on No. 12 or 15 Hooks.1.25 “ “ 
OUR NEW 208-PAGE CATALOG is the most complete and comprehensive that we have ever issued 
It is not only a “CATALOG” but an ANGLER’S ENCYCLOPEDIA. 
It’s “NOVEL INDEX” gives lists of Outfits necessary for the various kinds of Angling. 
This special catalog No. 1 12 <uiill be sent on receipt of ^ cents in stamps to cover postage. 
If Ifs Fishing Tackle, We Have It! 
Sole Agents for H. L. LEONARD RODS—The Rod You Will Eventually Buy 
THOS. J. CONROY 
Manufacturer and Dealer in 
Fine Fishing Tackle & Sporting Goods 
TARPON, TUNA and ALL SOUTHERN TACKLE 
28 
John Street 
New York 
Use The Dry Fly This Season 
To be successful and to get the most enjoyment out of this pleasant and scientific method of 
trout fishing, you must have Cummins’ Rods and Tackle, which are of the 
HIGHEST POSSIBLE GRADE. 
The following articles are specially manufactured by W. J. Cummins for dry flyfishing, and strongly 
recommended: 
RODS. The “Turner” dry fly rod in selected greenheart, in 2 joints with 2 tops, cork handle, lockfast 
joints, very finest finish, 10 feet or 10 feet, $10.25; or the “Anglo-American” Split Cane Rod in 3 joints, 
2 tops, the very highest class of split cane, 10 feet or 10>4 feet, $20.50. 
REEL. Cummins’ “Dunelm,” inches, $4.15. 
REEL LINE. 30 yards double tapered “Century” Dry Fly Line, $2.50. 
LEADERS for dry fly fishing, 3 yards long and of special undrawn gut, 30 cents each. 
DRY OR FLOATING FLIES on eyed hooks, 60 cents per dozen. 
W. J. C. will be glad to send further particulars with regard to these goods to any angler 
Write also for catalogue of High Grade Rods and Tackle. 
A magnificent publication of over 300 pages. 
W. J. CUMMINS, (Dept. R.) North of England Rod Works 
BISHOP AUCKLAND, ENGLAND 
E WONDERFUL“COAXER”TROUT FLY! 
ALMOST ALIVE. NEVER LOSES ITS SHAPE. FLOATS ANYWHERE. 
said, ‘these trout don’t take flies.’ I got 24 on the ‘Coaxer.’ 
Laught a lo-inch brook trout on the ‘Ooaxer’—that’s the record here.” 
• <\ u spwkled beauties before breakfast that averaged 12 inches ” 
^ I have caught over 400 trout on one litUe ‘Ccaxer’ fly.” 
1 found my little boy catching croppies with it to beat the band.” 
Trout Size, 6 colors, $1.35; 12, $2.60. Bass Size, 6 colors, $1.65; 12, $3.25. 
Send Stamp tor Booklet ot Bass Bails, elc., in colors. W. J. JAMISON, 736 So. California Av.,CHlCAGO. 
NEW JAMISON TROUT SPOON 
Cut shows size 6, 
Set of Four Colors, 
Made on 2, 4 and 6 hooks. 
HILDEBRANDT SPINNERS 
Made in four finishes and three styles. For bass 
rock bass, trout, pike, pickerel, muskellunge, salmon, 
or any game fish. We also handle a high-grade line 
of Rods, Reels, Lines, etc. Send for Catalogue 
The John J. Hildebrandt Go 
Dept. No. 6 Logansport, Ind. 
Our Expert Casting Line 
Hard Braided of the Highest Grade of Silk. The strongest 
Line of its size in the World. Used by Mr. Decker in con¬ 
test with Mr. Jamison. Nuf sed. 
Every Line Warranted. SO-Yd. Spools, $1,00. 
Trout Flies 
Samples for Trial-Send Us 
I Of for an assorted dozen. AiiAlifv A 
Regular price... .24c. VU<llUy A 
Tftf* for an assorted dozen. A'li.tlitir T> 
Regular price... .60c. yUaillj D 
60 c 
Regular price. Quality C 
/vCf* for an assorted dozen. D/tcc ‘CliAc 
Regular price.96c. rllCS 
rsc 
Regular price.. Gauze Wing 
Regular price_$3.50 English Salmon 
Original and Genuine 
OLDTOWN CANOES 
Introduced and made famous by us 
16 to 19 ft. 
The H. H. Kiffe Co., 
Illustrated Catalogue free on application. 
. _ .h a “Milam” Reel on your rod 
you have a sure, comfortable feel¬ 
ing when you strike the big fish. 
No danger of a break. You are 
master of the situation. Get one 
for this Spring. 
B. C. MILAM & SON, Frankfort, Ky. 
True Anglers Use 
THE WILLIAMS BARBLESS HOOK 
Because it is gnaranteed to catch and hold better than a 
barbed hook, and you can remove the fish w tliout injury. 
Y^arlines. spawn, and their killing wastes thousands of estgs. 
Does this mean anything to you? It means ruin to a elori* 
ous sport. The Will anis Barbless Hook is a rcientific and 
practical lure, no meclianirm, just its ingenious shape. 
Highest quality standard flies, $1.60 per dozen, and bait 
hooks 25 cents. Postpaid. 
LACEY Y. WILLIAMS, 46 Water Street, Oak Harbor, Ohio 
FOR THE 
FISHERMAN 
All the little fixings and 
extras are told about in 
our complete catalog. Special articles 
tell the angler how to choose each item 
of his outfit. This splendid 128-page 
book is more than a catalog; it is a 
valuable handbook for anglers. Send 
a postal today for a free copy. 
H. H. MICHAELSON 
916 Broadway BROOKLYN, N. Y. City. 
