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Of ' stock boxes ' for eyed salmon flies, Messrs. Farlow have 

 lately brought out two or rather they manufacture two boxes of 

 the same kind but of different sizes. The measurements of the 

 larger are : Length, 1 3! inches ; width, i o J inches ; depth, 6 

 inches.. This box, which is made of oak, and air-tight to preserve 

 the flies from deterioration by damp, contains 6 trays, like that 

 shown in the engraving, 3 with 6 strips of cork, and 3 with 5 strips. 

 It is calculated to hold two gross of flies. 



The smaller size, the ' make ' of which is in all respects similar, 

 is 10 inches long, by 7 inches wide and 5f inches deep. It 



STOCK-BOX FOR EYED SALMON-FLIES. 



contains 6 trays 3 with 6 strips of cork, and 3 with 4 strips 

 suited for the largest sized flies. This box will hold about 

 fifteen dozen flies. Outside cases of leather are fitted if desired to 

 ensure extra safety in travelling, &c. 



For carrying double-hooked salmon and grilse flies in actual 

 use, I can cordially recommend a very capital fly-box invented by 

 Mr. J. Ashley Dodd, figured in the wood-cut. The box, which is 



