94 DRY-FLY FISHING 



of such flats on both Clyde and Tweed ; but it is 

 unnecessary, for those who fish these rivers will 

 think of them at once, and those who know them 

 not would not benefit by the list. 



In a damper he should have his cast ready for 

 work ; but, before he begins operations, he should 

 first determine the species of fly on the water. 

 He should wade quietly out, at a part he does 

 not intend to fish, and intercept one or more of 

 the flies floating down. If trout are rising, he 

 will be rather unwilling to do this, being more 

 eager to fish than to catch flies, but the process 

 will occupy but a few minutes, and the confidence 



Line to loop 



it will give him to know that he is using a fly the 

 nearest approach to the natural insect he can find 

 in his box will stand him in good stead. Con- 

 fidence in his tackle is the best part of his whole 

 equipment. Of course, if he has much experience, 

 he may be able to name the fly correctly after a 

 single glance from a distance, but sometimes the 

 expert requires to make a close examination. 

 Doubt will not enter his mind, if he really knows 

 the species of fly. 



He should now put up his rod, rub down from five 

 to ten yards of his line with Cerolene, tie on his cast, 



