THE DRY FLY 49 



10 to 14 will, I think, prove about right. As to 

 the reel, nothing need be said, the regular single 

 action being the thing. 



In concluding this chapter a list of successful 

 dry-flies should be given, though no two men 

 will agree as to patterns, probably. It is well 

 understood that dry-flies are tied on eyed-hooks, 

 without leaders or snoodes, tied directly to the 

 end of the long leader by a simple knot, easily 

 tied, known as "the turtle." For six flies I 

 would suggest: Coachman, White Millar, 

 Wickham's Fancy, Willow, Olive Dun, and, for 

 good measure, Red Spinner. Such a collection, 

 or rather selection, should meet the needs of 

 ordinary streams; though some anglers will be 

 far from satisfied. Remember again, the flies 

 must be tied true to pattern, as a rule; though 

 I know one angler who ties his own flies and 

 they are not like what we see in the store, yet 

 he is a wonderfully successful fisherman. 



