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Now Made at Bristol ,Ct ; , 
by Horton Mfg. Co, 
makers of the 
Famous 
That name MEEK on a Reel has come to mean the same as 
Tiffany on a ring, or New-Departure on a Coaster-Brake, or 
“Bristol” on a Steel Fishing Rod. Such a high reputation does 
not come to a name merely by advertising. Every individual 
piece bearing the name must have such decided superiority of 
material, design and workmanship, and the house manufacturing the 
article must be so fair, liberal and trustworthy, that the public will come 
to know the name as the synonym of satisfaction. 
The Meek “Blue Grass” Reel No. 33 
shown in the picture above, is beyond a doubt the best $7.50 reel that has ever been 
produced. The Thumb rest enables the caster to run the reel entirely full of line and yet 
thumb the spool very satisfactorily. The frame is one piece of seamless tubing threaded 
on the interior. The gear is one piece of hard drawn brass. The pinion is of Stub’s 
steel cut on rod running through spool, thus making pivots and pinion one solid piece. 
Pivots are tempered, ground and polished. All brass parts are heavily nickel plated. 
Buy of your dealer, but if he does not have “No. 33,” and is not inclined to get it for you, 
we will fill your order by mail at regular price, $7.50, prepaid, and guarantee safe 
delivery. 
The “Bristol” Steel Fishing Rod No. 8 
shown in the picture at the left is one of our “Best Sellers.” It’s a 10 ft. Fly Rod; 
weight 9 l / 2 ozs. ; three joints each 38 inches long; handle mountings nickel with solid 
reel seat below the hand. Nine two-ring German silver tie guides and German silver 
one-ring fly tip. This is a splendid trout rod for substantial service. Prices with 
polished maple handle $4.50; Celluloid wound handle $5.00; Cork grip handle $5.50: 
Celluloid wound reversible handle $5.75; Cork grip reversible handle $6.25. 
Just remember that “Bristol” Rods have the strength, lightness and casting power; stiff 
enough to cast long distances with precision; pliant enough to make short casts a 
delight. Buy of your dealer. He deserves your trade. He can order for you. If 
you are not near a good dealer, order by mail. 
TWO CATALOGUES FREE 
Bristol and Meek. They show 87 other rods and 22 other reels. 
THE HORTON MANUFACTURING CO. 
84 HORTON STREET :: BRISTOL, CONN. 
PACIFIC COAST BRANCH 
Phil. B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
