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with black or water-rat body; Bustard 

 and yellow body; Orange Governor, Dark 

 Partridge and orange; the Cinnamon, blue, 

 olive, and jay; the Butcher and Alexandra. 



I may also add that small river flies, 

 tied about three feet apart on fine gut, 

 have been used to advantage on unfavour- 

 able days with smooth water. 



The size of flies to be used must be ruled 

 according to state of water and weather, 

 but I do not advocate too large a size, 

 especially in reservoirs. 



FOR DULL WEATHER. 



In dull weather, or when trout are rising 

 freely on the surface, flies imitating the 

 natural insect are the most reliable, while 

 during bright weather showy or silver 

 bodied flies may be used to advantage. If 

 the day is calm or only a slight ripple on 

 the water, cast frequently; but, on the other 



