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crawl under stones close to the edges, and merge into 

 perfect flies. Although having wings they rarely use them, 

 but trust more to their legs and run quickly among the 

 stones, or across the streams and pools, where they are 



MALE STONE FLY. FEMALE STONE FLY. 



seized by the trout, generally on the look-out for them. 

 They can be used for daping, but by far the best way is to 

 fish them up-stream on a special tackle of two hooks, same 

 as used for the creeper but not shotted. Trout will either 

 take them on the surface or submerged. The female, which 

 is the largest and most attractive, is considered the best; 

 but when well on the feed the male fly is also acceptable. 

 Bright, hot days, when the rivers are low and clear, also 

 warm, rainy days and when the waters are slightly dark and 

 full, are favourable for its use. Excellent advice for this 

 fishing and instructions maybe found in Stewart's "Prac- 

 tical Angler." The flies should be carried in a suitable 

 box. A capital one is here illustrated. It is made of 

 zinc, with a flat bottom, giving plenty of room. The top 

 slide is used when collecting the flies at the river side, 

 and the end slide when raised allows them to come out as 

 the angler requires. The box is fitted to strap round the 

 waist. The fly needs to be carefully put on the tackle, as 

 it is tender and will not bear to be jerked when casting; 

 it should not be drawn through the water, as this will 



