36 HO W TO TIE SALMON FLIES. 



above the point of the hook. The great secret 

 in winding the floss is to keep it flat, and not 



Fig. 15- 



allow it to twist ; so after each turn, pass the fore- 

 finger and thumb down it. 



Fasten off the floss under the hook with one 

 or two turns of the tying silk, cut off the end 

 closely, varnish the two turns of tying silk, taking 

 care that none runs on to the floss : the tag is 

 now complete. 



In some flies, instead of floss silk, seal's fur, pig's 

 wool, or mohair is used ; after winding on and 

 fastening off the twist, wax the tying silk well, 



Fig. 1 6. 



take a small quantity of fur between the fore- 

 finger and thumb of the right hand, holding the 



