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inner bark of the crab-tree or of the barberry- 

 tree, with a small piece of alum, to fix the colour. 

 The plume part of the feathers selected should, 

 when prepared for use, be about the size of a six- 

 pence, and be tied back to back, so that they 

 may stand off on each side of the fly. Hook, 

 No. 6., technically called, in the Kendal sizes, 

 " Long May," in allusion to the greater length of 

 the shank than that of the ordinary hook. Per- 

 haps a Limerick hook, for a fly of this size, is 

 preferable. 



15. The Grey Drake. This fly must be 

 dressed in the same style as the preceding. 

 Whisks, three black hairs, longer than those for 

 the May fly. The body may be imitated with 

 a white ostrich's herl, or white floss silk, ribbed 

 with a black horse-hair. Legs, a dark blue hackle. 

 Wings, two mallard's feathers, not dyed, or two 

 mottled feathers from the widgeon, tied on in the 

 same way as directed for tying on the wings of 

 the May fly. Hook, No. 6., " Long May," or, 

 better, a Limerick of the corresponding size. 



16. The Alder Fly. Body of copper-co- 

 lour floss silk. Legs, a black hen's hackle. 

 Wings, from a wing-feather of the woodcock, to 

 lie flat along the back. Hook, No. 4. 



17. The Red Ant. This is an imitation of 



