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FOREST AND STREAM 
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Pacific Coast Branch 
PHIL. B. BECKEART CO. 
717 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
Silk Wound 
FLY ROD 
No picture and no description can do justice 
to this new development in rod making. It 
is an evolution which is revolutionizing popular 
conceptions in regard to high priced rods. 
The principle upon which we have developed 
this new rod is to make the highest quality 
special “Bristol” Steel Fishing Rod; put it 
through the most extreme tests and prove its 
strength, durability and flawless resiliency. Then by our 
own process we silk wind the entire rod. The joints are a 
new special development for this rod. The guides are wound 
on with silk as shown in the two pictures at the left. Over 
this is a water-proof finish. On top of the water-proof finish 
is the very best finish similar to that used on the highest 
grade split bamboo rod. These silk windings add fully 40% 
to the strength of the original steel rod and in addition they 
slow down the steel action until in distance, accuracy and delicate 
response it feels and acts exactly like the finest quality bamboo rod. 
This De Luxe rod is practically unbreakable; cannot warp or lose its 
balance, hang or shape. The fly rod is 8 V 2 ft. long, nickel mountings, snake 
guides (upper left hand picture) except first guide and tip which are full 
jeweled agates. Cork handle with patented locking reel band. The bait 
casting rod comes in two models, 5 ft. and 5% ft. long, nickel mountings, 
short cork handle, with patented locking reel band. Improved casting guides 
are agate full jeweled. Extra tip joint with agate. Every rod comes in 
washable De Luxe glove leather silk lined case. Price $25.00, complete, cash. 
Meek Full Jeweled Reel No. 2 
Among tournament experts, or with the world’s best known outdoor 
sportsmen, it is unnecessary to extol or even describe Meek Reels, 
especially this exquisite piece of mechanism. No watch could 
be more accurately made nor more elegantly finished or 
worked out with such scientific precision. This is in¬ 
deed the angler’s dream of fine tackle. Price $32.00. 
37 other “Bristol” Models and 22 other Meek and 
Blue Grass Models which are shown in the 
“Bristol” and Meek Catalogues will be mailed 
FREE ON REQUEST. 
“Bristol” Rods and Meek Reels are for sale by many thousands 
of sporting goods dealers throughout the world, but where not 
obtainable, can be purchased by mail, at catalogue prices, 
from the manufacturer. 
Our 1917 “Bristol” Art Calendar is ready. Beautiful full 
color reproduction of a Philip R. Goodwin painting. The 
best one yet. Beautiful acquisition for your den. Sent 
only on receipt of 15 cents. 
The Horton Mfg. Co. 
84 Horton St., BRISTOL, CONN. 
Also Manufacturers of 
Meek and Blue Grass Reels 
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