46 FISHING TACKLE 



The method of dressing the May fly is very similar 

 to that of the dry fly. The wings are fitted first 

 (Fig. 13), and the body and hackle are then applied, 

 and peacock herl is added last, as in Figs. 14 and 15. 



These primary rules may be varied according to 

 the type of fly being' tied, but the main essentials lie 

 in pulling up the silk tightly and knotting" off securely 

 with light and dainty touch. Patience and suitable 

 materials are also essential to success. 



