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HOW TO TIE FLIES. 



way, but to be readily reached when it is to be 

 brought into service. The silk should first be 

 pulled down taut, so as to press against the metal 

 slide, and then pulled steadily to the right. The 



a 



FIG. 21. Clamp of Halford or Hawksley Vice, with Athenian 

 rubber clip fitting, lower portion of vice pillar and hook 

 for use in looping, &c. A B Lower portion of vice 

 pillar. X Y Metal slide of rubber clip fitting. S Screw 

 to secure vice pillar. N Nut to secure metal slide. 

 Y Rubber clip. T T Tying silk. H Hook turning 

 freely around pillar of vice. 



The position of the metal slide may he readily changed 

 from the horizontal to the vertical, and clamp and slide thus 

 rendered conveniently portable without being detached. 



