232 FLY-FISHING. 



Tail. — Three hairs from a fitch's tail. 



Wmgs. — From a mottled feather of the mallard, 

 stained a greenish yellow. 



The female of this fly changes to the grey drake, 

 and the male to the black drake. They are little 

 used. 



No. 25. The Hazel Fly. 



This is a beetle, the pupa of which inhabits the 

 earth. It is found upon poplar-trees, and a species 

 very similar is found upon fern. It is blown upon 

 the water, and is to be used on windy days. 



Imitation. 



Body. — A black ostrich herl and a peacock's herl, 

 twisted together on red silk. 



Wings and Legs. — Made buzz with a dark fur- 

 nace hackle. 



As this fly never alights upon the water, it is gene- 

 rally seen struggling with its wings in motion. 



No. 26. The Dark Mackerel. 



This is the imago., or perfect state of another kind 

 of green drake, darker than No. 24. It is found in 

 some waters where the true green drake is not, and 

 is used in its stead. 



Imitation. 



Body. — Dark mulberry floss silk, ribbed with fine 

 gold twist. 



Tail. — Three hairs from a fitch's tail. 



