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fly is tied directly to the snell, the latter should not exceed 

 four 'inches in length three inches is really long enough. 

 Short snells or droppers will stand out better from the 

 leader than longer ones, and they fit the modern fly-books 

 much better. 



The " eye " or loop of the fly may be formed of the smallest 

 sized wire gimp, instead of gut, as it is stronger, and can 

 not become chafed or frayed. It will, however, increase 

 the weight of the fly somewhat; but this will be no disad- 

 vantage in fly-fishing for Black Bass. 

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