LIST OF FLIES. 137 



2. The Blue Dun. Whisks, two fibres of a 

 large hackle, from a blue cock. Body of fine 

 blue fur from the hare or squirrel, ribbed with 

 fine yellow silk thread. Legs, a blue hen's hackle. 

 Wings, from the starling's wing-feather. Hook, 

 No. 2, or 3. 



This fly may be varied by using water-rat's fur 

 for the body, a dark blue hackle for legs, and 

 moorhen's wing-feather for wings. 



The wings of every species of dun-fly stand 

 erect upon their backs, and must be so placed in 

 their imitations.* 



3. Another Blue Dun. Whisks to match the 

 legs. Body of peacock's herl stripped of its down, 

 the first turn or two at the bottom white, to 

 form what is called a tag. Legs, a blue hen's 

 hackle. Wings, from the starling's wing- feather ; 

 or, if the body and legs be dark, from the moor- 

 hen's wing-feather. Hook, No. 3. 



4. The March Brown, or Brown Drake. 

 Whisks, two fibres of the hen pheasant's tail- 

 feather. Body, brown fur from a brown sable 

 muff or boa, ribbed with yellow silk thread. Legs, 

 a brown-red hen's hackle. Wings placed upright 



clear. Ordinarily , we use small flies dressed on the finest 

 gut, and do not approve of very large flies at any time. 

 * See Chapter III. 



