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FLY FISHING. 



THIS is unquestionably the highest and most 

 distinguished art in which the fishing-rod can 

 be employed. Practice and experience can 

 alone make the angler proficient in this branch 

 of our sport. 



There are so many niceties, and light and 

 graceful movements to observe in throwing 

 the artificial fly, and offering it as a natural one, 

 that we strongly recommend all aspirants to the 

 art, to take their initiatory lessons of some 

 experienced and skilful fly-fisher. And the 

 same in regard to making flies, though these 

 may be procured in great variety, and beautiful 

 make, of all fishing-tackle vendors. Indeed 

 the making of flies is an art of itself, such as 

 requires considerable experience. 



An artificial fly must not only be a good 

 imitation of the natural fly, but it must also be 

 thrown upon the waters lightly and gracefully : 

 the angler keeping out of sight, and not 

 frightening the fish with his rod or figure, nor 

 with any shadow or awkward movement. 



The success of the fly-fisher does not always 

 depend so much on the close resemblance of 



