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name would imply a somewhat gaudy dressing. 

 Such, however, is not the case, for it is a re- 

 markably quiet pattern. It should most certainly 

 find a place in the book of every salmon fisherman. 

 I am myself well aware of its value, and should 

 be sorry to be without it. It should not be 

 dressed too large. 



Tag : Gold twist and orange floss-silk. 



Tail : A topping. 



Butt : Black ostrich. 



Body : Black floss-silk, ribbed with oval gold 



tinsel, and hackled from the first turn of the 



latter with an orange hackle. 

 Throat : A jay's blue feather. 

 Wings : Two large pieces of brown mallard and 



a topping. 



Side : Jungle-cock spotted feathers (two spots). 

 Horns : Blue macaw. 

 Head : Black ostrich. 



35. THE WILKINSON. 



This fly does not seem to be as generally used 

 as it might be, for it is an invaluable pattern. I 

 have proved its good qualities on several occa- 

 sions, and can most strongly recommend its 

 adoption. It is an excellent fly for bright weather. 



Tag : Gold twist. 

 Tail : A topping. 

 Butt : Scarlet wool. 



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