298 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



loiu Sally. The o«A:/3/ is an excellent one 

 for the month of May, and so is the stone 

 fly ; indeed, I almost prefer it to the green 

 drake, though it be not quite so fashion- 

 able. 



The stone fly is very difficult to copy. 

 The neatest and best fly-maker I know, 

 or ever heard of, is Miss Bowness, of 

 Bell-yard, Fleet-street, whose family have 

 manufactured fishing-tackle for centuries. 

 I can conscientiously recommend the 

 trout and salmon fisher to this establish- 

 ment; for every article appertaining to 

 an angler's equipment will be found of the 

 best quality, and turned out in a workman- 

 like manner, and for neatness and finish 

 this firm excel all competitors in the trade. 



The flies made by the taper fingers of 

 Miss BoW' ness are bijoux, and are executed 

 with a truth and fidelity perfectly start- 

 ling She is, in truth, the greatest enemy 

 the salmon and trout ever had, for her 



