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used in coloured material, etc., have very frequently a 

 deleterious effect on gut casts or traces. 



Sun-light and light generally is ruinous in its effect on 

 gut. Your spare casts should never be left exposed to the 

 light, and for this reason should never be wrapped round 

 outside the wearer's cap. 



When the rod is not in use, it 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 ringers ; it should exhibit no bright 

 isolated patches, being of a uniform colour and tint throughout 

 its length. 



I should prefer a light blue, green, or brown tint for the 

 colour of my cast. 



FLIES. 



If there is any fly tier in the world who may claim a 

 premier position it is undoubtedly Mrs. Richardson ; her 

 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. 



Messrs. 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 Messrs. 

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



D.F. K 



