" ANATOMY " OF SALMON FLIES 11 



though they do affect the fly-dresser to a 

 certain extent, have a more direct bearing 

 upon the angler. For instance, the necessity 

 of the grouping together under a separate 

 heading of what are known as small summer 

 patterns illustrates my point. 



But before considering any general classifica- 

 tion, it is, perhaps, a necessary thing to draw 

 attention to the " anatomical parts," so to 

 speak, of the individual fly, and for our model 

 we will take the Jock Scott, which is one 

 of the most elaborately constructed patterns in 

 existence (Fig. 1). 



A is the Tag. Tags may be of (i.) tinsel (oval 

 or flat), (ii.) thread, or (iii.) twist gold or 

 silver (a) plain, or (6) combined with 

 floss silk (most commonly), or wool, or fur. 

 Floss silk is most pleasing to the eye in 

 the dry state, but wool shows up better 

 and keeps its colour better in water. 



2? is the Butt. Suits may be (i.) of herl 

 (Ostrich or Peacock, the former dyed any 

 colour you please, if not the natural black), 

 or (ii.) wool of all colours. 



C is the Tail. The basis of practically all tails 

 is a Golden Pheasant topping. This is by 



