PBACTICAL FLY-FISHEB. 17 



FLIES FOR APRIL. 



No. 13. Grey Gnat. 



The darker ones good generally from April ; the lighter ones in 

 March and October. 



Wings. Grey feather from a Partridge's back. 

 Body. Orange-coloured silk. 

 Legs. Grizzled hackle. 



No. 14. Pigeon or Blue Bloa. 



Probably the male of No. 11 ; particularly good on cold days : 

 the latter end of April and the beginning of May. 



Wings. Feather of a Blue Pigeon's, or Waterhen's neck. 



Body. Brimstone flame-coloured silk. 



Legs. Yellowish dun hackle. 



Tail. Two strands of the same. 



This fly has a golden-coloured head, best made with a strand from the 

 tail of a Cock Pheasant. When you use the Waterhen's feathers, take the 

 tips of two, and do not divide the wings. 



No. 15. Yellow Midge. 



Good from Mid-April to Mid-May. 

 Wings. Lightest part of a Throstle's quill feather. 

 Body. Pale yellow silk, ribbed with orange. 

 Legs. Yellow hackle, or head the fly with down from the root 

 end of a feather. 



No. 16. Great Spinner. 



Probably the male, or metamorphosis of No. 8 ; good towards 

 evening : the latter end of April and during May. 

 Wings. Dark part of a Starling's quill feather. 

 Body. Brown silk, ribbed with gold tinsel. 

 Legs. Red hackle. 

 Tail. Three strands of the same. 



N.B. The Jay's quill is more transparent. 



