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fisherman's curse, which hover near the 

 surface in myriads. From the middle of 

 the month 'onwards, should the angler 

 desire to use the fly, it will be found more 

 profitable to use the finest selection of 

 small Dun Spiders. 



JULY. 



In the daytime trout mostly feed on 

 worms and minnows, but towards night, 

 and during the night, they rise freely to 

 the fly. Small sets of flies should be used 

 during the early part of the night, but 

 when the light diminishes a larger set 

 should be used. See another chapter on 

 Night Fishing (page 78). 



AUGUST. 



Fly-fishing during this month is also 

 uncertain except at night-time. 



SEPTEMBER. 



Good sport is frequently had with the 

 fly during this month, especially in a black 



