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A black fly with silver twist may occasionally 

 be substituted for No. 13. They are sold at all 

 tackle makers. 



The white moth is sold at all tackle makers, 

 and is a good fly on moonlight nights in JUNE 

 and JULY. 



Although Eighteen sorts are enumerated, it is 

 by no means necessary that the occasional fisher- 

 man should be provided with the full complement. 



It will generally be found that Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 

 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, are certain killers. The others, 

 however, must be procured by the more indefa- 

 tigable sportsman ; especially if he is undaunted 

 by wind or weather. 



Every thing being now in readiness for a start, 

 be careful to commence fishing with the sun in your 

 face, and if possible, keep it so during the day. 

 By adopting this precaution, the shadow of your- 

 self and rod will not be cast upon the water, and 



