AMERICAN TROUT-STREAM INSECTS 



tured in May continue to rise in large numbers dur- 

 ing the first week, or longer, in June; and a few 

 of the May flies should be reserved for that emer- 

 gency. 



The angler must not imagine that the great simi- 

 larity of insects warrants the use of one for some 

 other months. This difference is more apparent in 

 the under bodies, the color of feet and the length 

 and number of wisks. Thus it is that, while the up- 

 per body and color of wings should if possible be 

 like the insect, it is of much less importance than 

 that those parts of the insect visible to the trout be 

 right. 



In June the fisherman who is expert in casting 

 the dry fly has the greatest advantage. Both the 

 drakes and spinners should be played dry on the 

 surface as much as possible. 



Remember, the first or second cast will get a rise, 

 if a rise is to be got in such a place; if no rise ap- 

 pears, the proper thing to do is to move to other 

 localities. I do not believe in whipping one spot 

 for half an hour in vain hope, unless a change of 

 fly is tried. In other words, should the correct fly 

 not result in getting trout to respond, nothing more 

 can be done at such a place or time. Should you 

 observe the green-eye on the wing at evening, try 

 it for a few casts. If no response instantly occurs, 

 put on a small drake. If the trout is still shy, try 

 a spinner; then a dun. This procedure is meant 



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