ARTIFICIAL FLIES. 123 



Patent Fluttering Fly. 



(Abbey & Inibrie.) 



of the hook, or opposite to the point. A ghmee at the 

 above illustration Avill explain this better than any descrip- 

 tion. 



It Avill readily bo seen that when this fly is drawn through 

 the water, the Avings and hackle, instead of closing, as in 

 the ordinary fly, expand — which, it is claimed, gives it a 

 fluttering, lifelike motion, similar to that of a strug;glins:, 

 half-drowned insect. The barb being near the head of the 

 fly, it is further claimed, is more likely to fasten the fish, 

 as it is almost sure to be hooked if it touches the fly, 



I have used these flies, and like them very much, though 

 I have not had experience enough with them to determine 

 whether they are better, under any or all circumstances, 

 than the ordinary fly. They are well worthy of a trial, and 

 every progressive fly-fisher should add a few of his favorite 

 flies, tied in this manner, to his fly-book. 



