CHAPTER V 



THE MAY FLY 



WHEN the news goes round that the May fly is up 

 there is joy and excitement in the ranks of anglers, 

 and preparations are rapidly made for an excursion 

 to the water's side. The Drake season is exhilarating 

 sport, recalling happy days of sunshine and fresh 

 spring breezes. When there is a glut of May flies on, 



.z. 



BlRDSGROVE. 



WINGED MAY FLY. 



HACKLED AND WINGED MAY FLIES. 



the water may seethe with rising fish, and is a sight 

 not to be missed. 



The May fly comes on the water first in Ireland, and, 

 contrary to its name, it is really a June fly, and appears 

 on the lower reaches of the river which are warmer 

 than nearer the source (the latter being fed by cold 

 mountain springs), and on -slow-running water such 



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