This is dance #605 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Fishin' Reel

by Mike Boerschig

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Star right 1

(8) Men swing cross-armed 1 & 1/2

A2

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing

B1

(4) Circle left 1/2

(4) Balance ring

(8) Hands-across star right 1

B2

(8) Women swing cross-armed 1 & 1/2

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1 & 3/4

Calling Notes:

Alternate version in B2: Neighbor allemande left 3/4
Appearances: Midwest Folklore and other dances, p 25