" That hook is for a very little fly, and you must make your 

 wings accordingly; for as the case stands it must be a little fly, 

 and a very little one too, that must do your business." — Charles 

 Cotton. 



"For some reason which I have not succeeded in fathoming, 

 the yellow fly always seems to kill best in the position of dropper, 

 or bob- fly, and the green when employed as the stretcher, or tail- 

 fly. The brown can be used in either position. " — H. Cholmon- 

 deley-Pennell. 



"Note that usually, the smallest flies are best; and note also, 

 that the light flie does usually make most sport in a dark day; 

 and the darkest and least flie in a bright or clear day."— Izadk 

 Walton. 



" No description with pen or tongue can teach you how to cast 

 a fly. Accompany an expert and watch him." — T. S. Up de 

 Graff, 3I.D. 



1 ' There is no more graceful and healthful accomplishment for a 

 lady than fly-fishing, and there is no reason why a lady should 

 not in every respect rival a gentleman in the gentle art." — W. C. 

 Prime. 



" Everything which makes deception more alluring should be 

 resorted to by an Angler; for, let his experience be ever so great, 

 he will always find opportunities to regret his deficiencies." — 

 Parker Gilmore. 



