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Patent Fluttering Fly. 

 (Abbey & Imbrie.) 



of the hook, or opposite to the point. A glance at the 

 above illustration will explain this better than any descrip- 

 tion. 



It will readily be seen that when this, fly is drawn through 

 the water, the wings and hackle, instead of closing, as in 

 the ordinary fly, expand which, it is claimed, gives it a 

 fluttering, lifelike motion, similar to that of a struggling, 

 half-drowned insect. The barb being near the head of the 

 fly, it is further claimed, is more likely to fasten the fish, 

 as it is almost sure to be hooked if it touches the fly. 



I have used these flies, arid like them very much, though 

 I have not had experience enough with them to determine 

 whether they are better, under any or all circumstances, 

 than the ordinary fly. They are well worthy of a trial, arid 

 every progressive fly-fisher should add a few of his favorite 

 flies, tied in this manner, to his fly-book. 



