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off the saddle of the cock, that are old and stiff, 

 to withstand the motion of the water ; and fine 

 silk, both floss and tying for the bodies of the 

 small flies, and every thing in unison, as you 

 read in the book; handling every thing 

 sparingly, delicately, and nicely in the fingers. 

 There is a good deal of the '* battle fought" by 

 letting the nails grow to a pretty fair length so 

 as to hold on grimly. 



A CATECHISM OF FLY -MAKING, 

 By WILLIAM BLACKEK. 



Question. — What do you mean by Fly-making? 



Answer. — I mean the artificial assimilation 

 of those beautiful insects that appear on 

 brooks and rivers during the summer season. 



Q. — What are these artificial flies used for in 

 general ? 



A. — They are principally used to afford 

 gentlemen rural amusement and recreation, by 

 their taking botli trout and salmon with the 

 rod, line, and fly. 



Q. — Name the different materials requisite 

 for making the Artificial Fly. 



