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the flies being cast out in front and at the bow and stern, 
according to speed. 
A ripple on the water is almost a size gud non in lake 
fishing, and a good curling breeze an advantage. When 
the water has been quite calm, however, I have some- 
times caught fish by throwing the flies into the centre of 
the circle caused by a “ rise.” 
SELECTION OF FLIES. 
SIZE. 
The considerations which regulate the size of flies to 
be used on any given lake are in many respects similar 
to those given under the head of River Fishing ; and on 
this point the opinion of a local practitioner may usually 
be taken with advantage. Loch flies, however, as a rule, 
are considerably larger than those applicable to streams ; 
the sizes most commonly used varying from No. 7 to 
No. Io (see frontispiece). 
COLOUR. 
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; but I have found it best, 
especially on new waters, to try the Yellow and Green 
first, reserving the Brown as a change in case of necessity. 
For lake fishing a light double-handed rod from 
Hy 2 
