HOW TO DRESS A DRY FLY. 



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and the tying silk wound to shoulder. Fasten 

 silk in clip (Fig. 77). 



Now cut a narrow piece of bright straw of the 

 length of the body and tapered, and make a small 

 nick at either end (Fig. 78). 



Cover the silk lapping neatly with the straw, so 

 that the seam lies uppermost ; and, holding the 

 straw in place, fasten it, by winding the ribbing 

 tinsel spirally over it. 



. FIG. 77. 



Secure the straw and ribbing tinsel with the 

 tying silk at the shoulder, and wind and secure 

 the body hackle (if any). 



FIG. 78. 

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