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to the right, then straight forward, and then to 

 the left. 



The casting- line should be from 8 to 10 feet 

 long, and attached to the line by a loop, the flies 

 being put on as described in the chapter on 

 tackle. 



The number and size of flies to be used must 

 be ruled entirely by the state of the water and 

 weather. 



If it is very calm two small river flies, 3 feet 

 apart, should be used on a casting-line of the 

 finest undrawn gut. If there is a fair ripple on 

 the water use three flies, 3 feet apart, Nos. 9 or 

 10 (in April and May a size larger may be re- 

 quired). Again, if the waves are of a moderate 

 size, four flies, never more, 2 feet apart, may be 

 used, Nos. 7 or 8. The above numbers are 

 W. Bartleet & Son's Kendal round-bends. 



For angling in northern lochs such as Tay, 

 Vennacher, Earn, Awe, etc., these flies are at 

 least a size too small. We think, however, that 

 many anglers make the mistake of using too large 

 flies, more especially on artificial lochs, which as 

 a rule require flies of a small size. In bright 

 weather dull-coloured flies should be used ; and 

 in cloudy weather, or in peaty water, brighter 

 flies, with tinsel on the body, are best. 



One of the most important things to be learned 

 is the different manner in which the fly should 



