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HOW TO TIE FLIES. 



over the other. Moisten the forefinger again and 

 press it on the two thicknesses of feather, so as to 

 cause both to adhere to the finger in their proper 

 positions. Then, using both hands, fold the 

 double thicknesses of feather in half, leaving the 

 dark side facing outwards. The four thicknesses 

 of feather thus obtained are to be the double 

 wings of our dry fly. I shall refer to the process 



FIG. 56. Hackle being brought between the wings. 



just described as the first method of winging, or 

 preparing the wings (vide Fig. 57). Single wings 

 are in durability and general utility much inferior 

 to double ones. They are prepared, as is obvious, 

 by doubling one thickness of feather dark side 

 outwards. 



Tie in wings. Clip stumps, and continue 

 winding towards the right to end of shank. 



