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which, when the temperature of the water is 

 low, will be lying close to the bottom. 



As a matter of fact, these exceptionally 

 large patterns do not appear outrageously big, 

 because, in addition to the lightness of their 

 dressing, they are, as a general rule, sombre in 

 colouring. Their appearance does not scan- 

 dalize our sense of propriety, and, more im- 

 portant, they do not tend to scare the fish for 

 which they are intended. 



In addition to their suitability for the par- 

 ticular circumstances in view, they possess an 

 attractive feature in the extreme mobility of 

 their hackles and wings, which imparts a very 

 life-like appearance to the fly as it works in 

 the water. 



Altogether, it will be seen that this is essen- 

 tially a practical type of pattern, exemplifying 

 the importance of use over ornament, and as 

 such somewhat in contrast to the preceding 

 group. 



III. Spey Flies (see Plate VII.). These are 

 even more peculiar-looking than the preceding. 

 The shortness of the wings, and the unusual 

 manner in which these are put on, produce 

 a sort of hump -backed effect, which looks 



