A FEW PATTERNS OF FLIES 215 



himself to the use of the single pattern, he 

 will, of a consequence, be denied the pleasure 

 of congratulating himself upon the acumen 

 he has shown by the selection of the fly 

 which is taken, after the favourite has been 

 refused. 



With the exception of the Pink Lady, the flies 

 described are all standard patterns tied, how- 

 ever, according to my own preference. Anglers 

 who wish a more varied choice, one that in- 

 cludes one or two fancies, may add to the list 

 a Wickham's Fancy and, for use when the fish 

 are smutting, a small black gnat tied with a 

 glossy black hackle and no wings a variety 

 that will often prove very effective when the 

 fish are feeding in that manner. A Marlow 

 Buzz may be included for use on windy days 

 when the larger land insects are blown upon 

 the water. 



The flies commonly used by me, with their 

 dressings, are as follows: 



WHIRLING DUN (BLUE) 



Wings. Starling or duck, medium light. 

 Body. Water-rat or mole fur; two turns of flat gold tin- 

 sel around hook at end of body. 

 Legs. Glossy ginger or light brown cock's hackle. 

 Tail. Three whisks of same. 



