96 ART OF ANGLING. 



on the dubbing first, and rib the body after- 

 wards with the twist. 



No directions can well be given for making a 

 fly, the way in which it is done varying accor- 

 ding to the fancy of the artist ; yet these in- 

 structions, with a little practice, will assist an 

 ingenious angler. To see a fly made by a skil- 

 ful hand is the best way of learning. It is well 

 for the young angler, in the first instance, to 

 purchase his artificial flies ; and when he has 

 gained experience, then to make them for 

 himself. 



A List of Artificial Flies used throughout the 

 Season, and the way to make them. 



Red Fly. No. 1.* 



This Fly, which is the first for the season, 

 appears about the middle of February, and 

 continues on the water till April. It has four 

 wings and generally flutters on the surface of the 

 water, which tempts the fish and makes them take 

 it eagerly. It is thus made artificially ; the 

 wings of a dark drake's feather, the body of the 

 red fur of a squirrel, and a red cock's hackle 

 wrapt twice or thrice under the butt of the wings. 



These numbers jefer to the flies in the Frontispiece. 



