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the throat hackle is blue, the hackle for the body and throat is black, 

 taken from one's collection of the natural or the dyed sort, according to 

 the time of year as previously specified. 



The tag, tail, and wings carry their share of the different coloured 

 materials in order to produce the effect desired. And so far as regards 

 the size of the Black Fancy, there is no limit. 



Particulars relating to minor details, such as size of tinsel, fineness 

 of hook, etc., I leave to the judgment of the Angler, who should, at all 

 events, clearly express himself thereon in his letter to the dresser. 



Taking the majority of rivers as a guide, I give the blue characteristics 

 to the two dressings appended : 



THE VARIEGATED SUN FLY (BLUE). 

 TAG. Silver twist and medium blue silk. 

 TAIL. A topping and powdered blue Macaw. 

 BODY. In coils (wasp fashion and spindle-shaped) of red, black, 



yellow, and blue Berlin wool. 

 THROAT. Black hackle (plenty). 

 WINGS. Six toppings. 

 HORNS. Blue Macaw. 



THE BLACK FANCY (BLUE). 

 TAG. Silver twist and medium blue silk. 

 TAIL. A topping and Chatterer. 

 BUTT. Black herl. 

 BODY. Black silk. 

 BIBS. Silver tinsel (oval). 

 THROAT. Black hackle and Jay. 

 WINGS. Two short tippets (back to back) veiled on each side with 



projecting Mallard and two toppings. 

 CHEEKS. In this variety only, Chatterer. 



At this stage I desire to point out not only what Salmon mistake 

 flies for, but why they take them at all ; and also to offer what evidence 

 I can as to why they sometimes prefer one pattern more than another. 



Now, I just want those who entertain various opinions, perhaps 

 more or less injurious to their own interests, to concentrate their 

 attention for a brief while upon certain established particulars of the 



