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same side, yet still to float down a little, as a natural 

 fly when struggling might be supposed to do. 



When the fly is thrown into a still place, a few 

 gentle jerks (after it has remained a second or two 

 on the water) may be given to it ; but no greater 

 force should be used than is sufficient to move it 

 an inch or two at a time. 



Some fishermen frequently prefer their flies made 

 buzz, (i. e.) representing probably flies with their 

 wings fluttering, or in rapid motion ; whilst others 

 succeed best with their flies made with the wings 

 to represent the appropriate natural wings at com- 

 parative rest. Probably a difference in the mode 

 of fishing may create this difference of choice in 

 the make of a fly. He whose manner of fishing 

 is that of throwing down the stream, close to the 

 bank on which he stands, and then drawing the 

 fly up the current, towards him, or in any manner 

 giving it a good deal of motion, may find that the 

 Buzz fly, made with a three year old cock's hackle, 

 is best suited to that method, on account of the 

 above mentioned fluttering appearance ;* whilst 



* Any person may become convinced of this resemblance by visiting 

 the Serpentine in Hyde Park (or similar waters) on a warm evening of 

 April, and by very carefully watching the motions of the Golden Dun 

 (see Chap. IV. No. 10) immediately after it has quitted its nympha 

 state. He will then see it buzzing along upon the surface of the water 

 for some yards (previously to taking flight) and assuming an appear- 

 ance exactly like that of the buzz-hackle, &c. 



