Casting the Fly 367 



forget themselves, and go atroUing for our be- 

 loved fo7ttinalis. 



Of the many makes, sizes, and trade-marks of 

 hooks three seem to have gained prominence 

 and favor with the majority of anglers — the 

 Sproat, Limerick, and Carlisle. Among fisher- 

 men who follow fresh-water fishing exclusively, 

 opinions are divided as to the relative values of 

 these makes, and I am inclined to say to the 

 young angler : " Don't bother about names of 

 hooks, or split hairs over angles of draft. All 

 the makes named above will catch a fish cleverly, 

 if firmly hooked and properly handled." 



