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representative of the old master rod-makers in London, 

 and is one of the most experienced fly-tyers who gives 

 lessons in this useful art. 



SALMON FLIES 



I must confess here that I have not a sufficiently 

 extensive experience in using the flies of one-tenth the 

 number of those who provide salmon flies for their 

 customers. The salmon flies which I have used have 

 been those made by Farlow, Hardy, Mallock, Holbrow, 

 and Ogden of Cheltenham, and so far I have been 

 invariably satisfied by the excellent value obtained. 



TROUT FLIES 



If there is any fly-tyer in the world who may claim 

 a premier position, it is undoubtedly Mrs. Richardson ; 

 her trout flies are, in my opinion, unbeatable. They 

 are small as a rule, but most beautifully made. This 

 lady makes, I believe, for Mr. Ogden Smith, and this 

 will account for the excellent qualities of the flies of 

 this well-known firm. 



Farlow and Bernard both make a most perfect fly. 

 For delicacy and perfection it is hard to choose between 

 them, but in the smaller kind of eyed flies I think 

 Bernard's are hard to beat ; while Farlow's trout flies, 

 especially the finer and larger kinds, are superlatively 

 good. Hardy Brothers sell most excellent flies, not 

 perhaps so small or delicate as Farlow or Bernard, 



