CONTENTS. Xi 



Method of fitting it up with Flies. The Angler's Knot 

 described. Silkworm Gut. Process of its Manufacture, 

 and Directions for choosing it. The different kinds of 

 Hooks. What constitutes a good Hook. The Kendal 

 Hook recommended. Different Parts of a Hook shown 

 by a Diagram. The Fly-book. Its Make and Cost. 

 The landing Net. When desirable and otherwise. 

 The Basket or Pannier. Caution against cheap Tackle 



Page 75 to 94 



CHAPTER VI. 



Fly -making. Introductory Remarks. Selection of the 

 requisite Materials. Silk. Fur or Dubbing. Herls. 

 Twist. Hackles. Materials for Wings. Wax. 

 Scissors. Principal Characteristics of Artificial Flies. 

 Different Methods of making them, and a Word about 

 our own. Instructions for making a Red Palmer, with 

 Illustrations of all the principal Operations. Instruc- 

 tions for making Buzz and Wing-flies, also illustrated. 

 A Word to our Pupils - - - - 95 to 123 



CHAPTER VII. 



Remarks on Imitation. Our own Opinion. Size, Colour, 

 and Form the " main Points " of Imitation. Occasional 

 Necessity for Imitation of Natural Flies. Caution against 

 over-fastidiousness. Imitation of Action highly im- 

 portant. The " Sporting Review" quoted. The Duns 

 recommended, and why. Correction of an erroneous 

 Idea. List and Tables of Flies - - 124 to 149 



