78 AMERICAN FISHES. 



the size of the fly according to the state of the wind and water. There 

 are few flies so frequently murdered in dressing as the " cow-dung ;" 

 and there is no fly in the whole list which requires more care in shape 

 and color. 



No. 10. THE BEE-FLY. Wings- Feather, the pigeon's wing, 

 dark. Body Chenil of various colors, arranged in stripes in the 

 following order : black, white, light yellow, white, black, white. Legs 

 -Light black hackle. 



No. 11. THE BLACK GNAT. Wings Pale starling feather, or 

 hen blackbird. Body Black ostrich herl, or black worsted. Hook 

 No. 9, or 10. 



This fly is generally dressed short and thick, as represented in the 

 plate, and is classed among the " midge flies." In summer, when the 

 water is clear and low, it is a good fly. In cloudy weather it may be 

 used through the day ; but in bright days, it is only useful in the morn- 

 ing and evening. 



No. 12. HARE'S EAR. Body Fur from a hare's ear. Wings 

 Feather of a starling's wing. Legs Ginger cock's hackle. Hook 

 No. 6, 7, or 8. 



From the first to the last day of the Trout season, I have found this 

 fly to be a good killer and a favorite bait. It is not generally known 

 to the American angler. Finnegan, before referred to, can tie this 

 fly to perfection. I prefer to use it as a dropper. 



No. 13. THE COCK-TAIL. Wings The bright feather of a snipe's 

 wing. Body Yellow mohair. Legs. Light black hackle. Tail 

 forked with two long hairs. 



Let the angler try this fly, and then judge of its quality. I in- 

 clude it in the list, because a friend has given it a good character. 



No. 14. THE " WHIRLING DUN." BodyElite fur and light 

 brown mohair, wrapped with yellow silk. Wings Snipe's feather, 

 or the pale feather of a dun-colored bird. Legs Blue cock's hackle. 

 The tail of two hairs from a light-colored muff. 



This fly takes its name from the whirling manner of its flight. It 



