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fly is tied directly to the snell, the latter should not exceed 

 I'our iiiclies in leiii2;ih — three inches is really long enough. 

 Short sneils or droppers will stand out better from the 

 leader than longer ones, and they fit the modern fly-books 

 much better. 



The " eye '" or loop of the fly may be formed of the smallest 

 sized wire gimp, instead of gut, as it is stronger, and v.m 

 not become chafed or frayed. It will, however, increase 

 the weight of the fly somewhat; but this will be no disad- 

 vantage ill fly-fishing for Black Bass. 

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