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to the light, and for this reason should never be wrapped 

 round outside the fisherman's cap, and the rod when 

 not in use should be placed in the shade. 



Before using your cast, every length should be care- 

 fully examined and tested. The gut should slip easily 

 and smoothly between the fingers ; it should exhibit 

 no bright isolated patches, being of a uniform colour 

 and tint throughout its length. Always remove your 

 casts at night from the damping-box. 



I prefer a very light blue, green, or brown tint for 

 the colour of my cast. 



TROUT AND SALMON FLIES 



The ability to tie a trout or salmon fly is undoubtedly 

 an advantage to the fisherman. It is an interesting 

 study, and to many a delightful occupation. 



It is by no means difficult to acquire, and among the 

 many volumes written on this subject I can recall no 

 better guide than the second edition of a small book 

 published by the Fishing Gazette, entitled " How to 

 Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling,"* by Mr. Harry C. 

 McClelland, which deals with the entire subject of 

 hooks, material, and flies. Both as regards salmon 

 and trout fly -tying, however, it is better to have a 

 few preliminary lessons in the art, especially so in the 

 case of salmon fly-tying. Mr. E. Holbrow, of Holbrow 

 and Co., Duke Street, is, I believe, the sole remaining 



* Published by the Fishing Gazette Co. 2s. 6d. net. 



