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in which trout see best Circumstances which 

 assist or oppose our efforts : how best used to 

 our own advantage All adversities may be 

 overcome and fish always caught in rapid water 31 



CHAPTEK IV. 



Artificial fly-fishing The commencement of the 

 season Habits of trout early in the year 

 Larger streams preferable at this season to 

 brooks, which afford most sport in autumnal 

 fishing The box of fly-making materials 

 Furs, hackles, and various materials necessary 

 for fly-making To breed fowls for hackles 

 Fisherman urged to make his own flies In- 

 structions for so doing Winged flies objection- 

 able The colours of flies The flies commonly 

 used by the author on North Devon streams 

 The gut and collar : its length Lines, reels, 

 rods: their varieties, modes of action, length 

 required, and how to make them The different 

 joints Woods to be used Boots for wading 

 Cutting crooks for saving flies hitched in trees, 

 &c. The principles of fishing on large streams 45 



CHAPTER V. 



Fly-fishing on small and rapid streams in bright 

 weather Rod to be used : how to make it : 

 its action and advantages Flies which are the 

 author's favourites Collar Precepts for be- 

 ginners Practice to be adopted in fishing with 

 the artificial fly 110 



