TACKLE 



present, but ought to be soon. I have them made 

 in various sizes and with bodies of different weight 

 so they will run at different depths. The size is 

 from No. 12 to 8 Penell Limerick hooks. Very 

 small wet flies can be made to take their place 

 fairly well, although they are not nearly as good. 

 Wingless nymph-flies may also be used and are 

 excellent. Figure 9 shows the best knot for tying 

 a dry fly and leader together, especially small 

 flies. 



This seems to cover all the tackle required, but 

 there are two very necessary adjuncts to its use. 

 A mixture of albolene and kerosene, half and half, 

 for dry-fly dressing will make them float properly. 

 The fly should be dipped in this and then shaken, 

 in order to drive off the excess, then cast a few 

 times in the air; it is then ready and will float 

 for some time if not allowed to go below the sur- 

 face. If the fly fails to float properly, rub it 

 with your handkerchief to dry it off, and again 

 apply the oil mixture. This will generally keep 

 flies working well, particularly hackles. Every 

 one finds difficulty in making dry flies float well, 

 high up on the water particularly large salmon 

 dry flies.* It is only with great skill and much 

 practice that this can be accomplished all the time. 



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