iv. Preface. 



for the imperfections of the photographer. The assistance received 

 from several of the leading tackle makers has considerably lessened 

 this part of my task. In making this acknowledgment I desire to add 

 my best thanks. Amongst these are included the names of Messrs. 

 Hardy Bros., Alnwick; Messrs. C. Farlow, Strand; Mrs. Ogden 

 Smith, Knightsbridge ; Messrs. Enright and Sons, Castleconnell ; 

 and Mr. John Lydon, Galway. 



I am also indebted to Messrs. R. and J. Beck, the opticians, who 

 have assisted me with special photographic appliances. For the 

 Natural History of Fish, I have consulted the standard authors ; and 

 for Dry Fly Entomology, Mr. F. M. Halford's book, which occupies 

 the premier place amongst works on that subject. 



THE AUTHOR. 



