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THE SCIENCE OF DRY FLY FISHING. 



questions, to show him where to throw his fly, what 

 sort of fly to use, or to tell him the nature and habits 

 of the speckled beauties he is so anxious to secure, and 

 as I cannot abandon a pupil who has already profited 

 from my instruction, I must lead him still further afield 

 in the study of this delightful and engrossing pursuit, 

 and show him not only where to cast his fly, but how to 

 determine what fly he should use and where the fish are 

 to be most readily found, etc., etc. 



The photos in this chapter were especially taken by Messrs. Russell & Co., of 

 Baker Street. Two of the photos have been touched up in order to show the line 

 more fully. 



For practical lessons in Salmon and Trout Fly Casting see advertisement page xvii. 



DIA. 6A. A safe knot for any 

 eyed fly. 



DIA. SB. The overhand knot, for joining any two ends together. For 

 absolute security when making up a cast the end of each knot can 

 have an additional turn round its own part. 



