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toppings, black hackle, and gold tinsel. The hody 

 may he varied hy substituting dark -brown pig's 

 wool for black and mauve. I always prefer pig's 

 wool to mohair. 



8. Hen Pheasant. Wing: dark mottled feather 

 from hen -pheasant tail. Body: black mohair in 

 upper part, yellow farther down, dark mauve at the 

 shoulder. Tail: golden -pheasant toppings, gold 

 tinsel, and black hackle. 



9. Heron -Wing. Wing: feather from wing of 

 heron. Body: yellow mohair, succeeded by dark 

 mauve, dark red at the shoulder. Tail : golden- 

 pheasant toppings, silver tinsel, and black hackle. 



The size of the flies must in all cases be made to 

 suit the size and condition of the water, a low 

 clear water demanding a small fly, and a dark 

 heavy water a larger one. 



The rod for salmon-fishing is generally made too 

 long and too heavy. There is really no necessity 

 for having one longer than 17 or 18 feet. The 

 butt should be of ash, the middle of hickory, 

 and the top of lancewood or greenheart. The 

 middle piece should be somewhat stiff, but not 

 clumsily turned. I prefer a brass ferrule between 

 butt and middle, and a spliced connection between 

 middle and top, both for greater security and 

 additional advantage in casting. The reel contains 

 from 60 to 100 yards of carefully prepared silk. 



