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aid the mixing and solution, and as soon as possible pour 

 the whole into a bottle, adding alcohol as you think it is 

 required to form a sufficiently thin varnish. This is a 

 very superior varnish and will resist water much longer 

 than shellac, though it does not dry quite so quickly. 



CHAPTER IV. 

 LESSONS IN FLY-MAKING. 



Having familiarized yourself with your tools and ma- 

 terials, it now becomes fit that your first fly be attempted. 

 We will, if you please, manufacture together the "Alex- 



Fig. 30. HOOK WHIPPED HEADY FOR DRESSING. 



andra," a noted fly both here and on the " other side." 

 It is peculiarly easy to make, considering its efficiency, 

 and its attractive appearance when complete will com- 

 mend it to the eye of the laboring tyro, hence, I select it 

 in preference. The hooks in the illustrations are pur- 

 posely shown large to aid in rendering the explanations 

 clear. 



