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not larger than a quarter of an inch about 

 two inches from the fly, double the main 

 cast above a knot where you desire to 

 attach the dropper and insert through the 

 small loop, then put the fly through the 

 main cast and draw the dropper tight, at 

 the same time again straightening the 

 main cast and working the dropper down 

 to the knot. In this way the dropper is 

 attached with double gut, and thus stands 

 out at right angles from the main cast. 

 In another chapter ("A Few Hints on 

 Tackle") will be found an illustration 

 (page 88). 



How TO FISH A LARGE RIVER. 



I am no advocate of down-stream fly- 

 fishing, unless in a large river which cannot 

 be fully commanded by wading. In this 

 case there is a sufficient volume of water 

 to conceal the angler; and under these 

 circumstances it is advisable to fish down 



