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We take pleasure in presenting here four pictures illustrating the 
“BRISTOL” No. 33 Bait Casting Rod and Meek No. 25 Blue Grass Reel. 
The picture at the top of the page shows the double grip cork handle, 
19V £ lone with detachable finger hook. The handle trimmings are dull French 
gray nickeTm^J' bfight nickel and much richer in appearance. The 
finger hook gives the rod a feeling of security when casting. 
The picture at the left shows how short the rod is when in the case and 
also shows a 5-foot length put together ready for casting. The rod also comes 4 f 
4«/ 2 ft., 51/2 ft., 6 ft. and 6y 2 ft. long. _ 
The picture at the right shows how convenient this rod is for cairym^ 
in a bag. The joints are only 14 to 20 inches long. The case is fine quality red denim, 
very durable. . , T • 11 r 
The picture at the bottom shows the three casting guides and the specia y 
rlp<?ipTipd offset tin The three guide agates and the tip agate are very fine in quality, 
eaclfl?aref^lly^ selected!* Weight ^ibout 8* oz. Price $12.00 of your dealer or rf he.doesn’t 
have it and doesn’t care to order it, you can order it from us by mail, at catalogue 
The Meek No. 25 Blue Grass Reel shown in the top picture can he easily 
taken aoart for cleaning and oiling by unscrewing the cap on back end and thumb nut 
‘T^kfd^ef-^'ir 85 &W Tfcl $10.00 $ ££ 
dealer, or if he doesn’t have it and doesn’t care to order it, you can order it 
from us by mail, at catalogue prices. 
The above are two of the most popular of our 49 different rods and reels. 
Write for 
FREE “BRISTOL” and MEEK Catalogues. 
Our 1917 Art Calendar is Ready. Beautiful full color reproduction of 
a Philip R. Goodwin Painting. The best one yet. . Fine acquisi¬ 
tion for your den, office or store. Sent only on receipt of 15c. 
The Horton Mf g. Co. 
84 Horton St., BRISTOL, CONN. 
Also Manufacturers of 
Meek and Blue Grass Reels 
Pacific Coast Branch: 
PHIL B. BEKEART CO. 
717 Market St., 
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 
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