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reader. Although many of the dressings are 

 taken from Francis Francis' book, they are for 

 the most part standard patterns which I have my- 

 self proved to be worthy of recommendation. In 

 addition to this list, there are many of the ordinary 

 trout-flies which, in their seasons, will be found, 

 if dressed a trifle larger than for river-fishing, 

 equally suitable for the purpose. I think that, 

 as a rule, the hackled wet-fly patterns are perhaps 

 to be preferred. The addition of a little tinsel, or 

 a red, green, or yellow silk tag, is often an im- 

 provement. 



FLIES SUITABLE FOR LAKE TROUT-FISHING. 



1. Wing : Teal. 



Body : Red pig's wool, ribbed with gold thread. 

 Hackle: Red. 



2. Wing : Teal. 



Body : Black silk, ribbed with silver thread. 

 Hackle : Black, from head to tail. 



3. Wing: Mallard. 



Body : Claret mohair, ribbed with gold thread. 

 Hackle : Claret, a shade lighter than the body. 

 A red or black hackle may be substituted if 

 preferred. 



4. Wing : Mallard. 



Body : Fiery-brown mohair, ribbed with gold 



thread. 

 Hackle : Black. 



