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even though he may not have been so successful 

 in storing his pannier as he had anticipated. 



The pleasure which the angler derives from 

 collecting and arranging the various materials 

 necessary for the formation of the artificial fly, 

 and from the endeavour to approach the form 

 and colours of nature, by the aid of these mate- 

 rials, is infinitely greater than can be conceived 

 by an indifferent observer, and offers a constant 

 employment for those leisure hours, which in un- 

 favourable weather might otherwise hang heavy, 

 and by not being agreeably occupied, lead to the 

 introduction of that most disagreeable compa- 

 nion ennui. 



Cheapness has been always urged in favour of 

 angling ; and certain it is, that no other amuse- 

 ment can be procured at such an easy rate, for 

 it is within the reach of the humblest indi- 

 vidual. 



In addition to the foregoing advantages, that 

 of cleanliness must not be omitted. How greatly 

 preferable is the simple formation of an artificial 



