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FOREST AND STREAM 
April 20, 1912 
WILLIAM MILLS (Si SON 
FISHINa 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. 
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. 
VVe 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). 
English Dry Flies on Hooks No. 12 or 15.$1.00 per dozen. 
English Dry Flies on Hooks No. 10 Long Shank. 1.25 “ “ 
English Dry Flies with Hackle Point Wings.1.25 “ “ 
Shows fly on HALFORD’S “NEW SERIES ” ENGLISH DRY FLIES 
No. 15hook. 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. 
nis special catalog No. 112 will be sent on receipt op^ cents in stamps to coAjer postage. 
If It’s Fishing Tackle, We Have It! 
Sole Agents for H. L. LEONARD RODS—The Rod You Will Eventually Buy 
MARS, 
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 1054 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 10feet, $20.50. 
REEL. Cummins’ “Dunelm,” 2^ 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 
THE SALMON FISHER 
Charles Hallock. Contents: Distribution of the Sal- 
non. Life and History of the Salmon. Technology 
of Salmon Fishing. Salmon Fishing in the Abstract. 
Cloth. 125 pages. Price, $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
If it’s about where to go, or about rods or tackle or 
equipment of any kind, we can tell you what you should 
have if you’ll explain your situation to us. 
Information Department, Forest and Stream. ' 
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 Co 
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, $1.00. 
Trout Flies 
18c 
30c 
60c 
65c 
rsc 
2.50 
for an assorted 
Regular price 
for an assorted 
Regular price, 
for an assorted 
Regular price, 
for an assorted 
Regular price, 
for an assorted 
Regular price, 
for an assorted 
Regular price. 
Samples for Trial—Send Us 
Quality A 
Quality B 
Quality C 
Bass Flies 
Gauze Wing 
English Salmon 
dozen. 
....24c. 
dozen. 
....60c. 
dozen. 
....84c. 
dozen. 
....96c. 
dozen. 
...$ 1.00 
dozen. 
,...$3.60 
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 
523 Broadway, 
New York 
True Anglers Use 
THE WILLIAMS BARBLESS HOOK 
Because it is gaaranteed to catch and hold better than a 
barbed hook, and you can remove the fish without injury. 
Yearliucs. epawn, and their killing wastes thousands of eggs. 
Does this mean anythiag to you? It means ruin to a glori¬ 
ous sport. The Williams Barbless Hook is a scientific and 
practical lure, no mechanism, just its ingenious shape. 
Highest qnality standard flies, $1.60 per dozen, and bait 
kooks 25 cents. Postpaid. 
LACEY Y. WILLIAMS. 46 Water Streel, Oak Harbor, Ohio 
THE “IDEAL” FISHING FLOAT 
(patented) 
Lasts a lifetime. Can’t get out of order. The only Float for the 
angler who knows. 
Prices: 2 and 2V,-in. 10c.: 3 and 3V,-in. 15c.; 4-in, 25c.; 6-in. 40c. 
Red & Green, White & Green, Brown Waterproof or Plain Cork 
ASK YOUR dealer—M ailed on receipt of price 
IDEAL FLOAT CO., Box 467, RICHMOND, V.4. 
FREE TACKLE CATALOGUE 
We will he glad to send you ours upon request. Good 
tackle is one of the chief joys of fishing. This book 
treats of good tackle and tells the best way to select 
and get it. It contains many special and interesting 
features. A postal will bring you a copy by return 
mail. 
H. H. MICHAELSON 
916 Broadway Brooklyn, New York City 
Your Tackle Is Deficient '■ 
v Without'a 
Guaranteed Meek Reel 
Why Not Buy One Before Spend¬ 
ing Money on Inf erior Reels ? 
CATALOG FREE 
B. F. MEEK & SONS inc. Louisville, Ky. 
