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key, the body of auburn coloured mohair, 

 wrapped with yellow silk, and a ginger 

 cock's hackle wrapped under the wings. 

 The hook, No. 2 or 3. 



The Kingfisher, the wings of a feather 

 from the neck or tail of a peacock, the 

 body of deep green mohair, wrapped with 

 light green silk, and a jay's feather striped 

 blue and white wrapped under the wings. 

 The hook, No. 2 or 3. 



Salmon generally swim up the stream, 

 and love the heat of the sun. 



The length of the rod should be propor- 

 tioned to the breath of the river, and not 

 less than fifteen feet; a large reel is also 

 required that will hold a line about eighty 

 yards in length. 



The trout may truly be said to surpass 

 every other fish in beauty and delicacy of 

 flavour. He affords excellent sport to the 



