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delicate waters. In tying flies it is necessary to have a 

 good selection of all shades of dun hackles, both cock 

 and hen. The dotterell feather is most useful it is 

 taken from the upper part of the wing. A most 

 invaluable hackle to the angler is, the furnace, taken 

 from a game cock, as already described, and if 

 right in colour will always ensure sport. If the angler 

 cannot dress his flies neatly they will kill with the hackles 

 mentioned. I am always pleased to see a neatly tied fly 

 and as closely resembling the natural insect as possible. 



