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HOW TO TIE FLIES. 



the right, bringing the next and last turn towards 

 the right under the whisks. Tie in body material 

 with a few turns towards the left, and wind silk 

 to middle of shank. 



FIG. 72. 



Flatten one end of a stout piece of hog's bristle 

 (such as a shoemaker uses instead of a needle). 

 Tie it in on the upper side of the shank, winding 

 almost as far as possible towards the left, and 



FIG. 73. 



being careful to keep the bristle on the upper side 

 of the wire. Fasten silk in clip, and wind body 

 material, fastening off when the tying silk is 

 covered, 



