PRACTICAL FLY FISHING 



in a clearing water after a slight fresh, or in 

 warm, showery weather. Hook i ; body, Pea- 

 cock's herl ; silk, red ; hackle from a red Cock ; 

 wing, Starling's quill. 



THE PALE BLUE, OR WILLOW FLY. 



This is a capital fly in September, October, 

 and November. It is often called the Willow 

 Fly, perhaps, from its being most numerous 

 when the early frosts are taking off the leaves 

 of the willows, which overhang the water. 



It is a most delicate ephemera, and is equally 

 good for Trout or Grayling. Hook No. i ; 

 wing from the Sea-swallow ; silk, pale straw or 

 brimstone colour; hackle, very light pale-blue 

 hen ; a little Water-rat's fur for dubbing. 



This fly is excellent at Matlock, and also on 

 such parts of the Wye and Dove as are sheltered 

 with wood. 



THE SHAMROCK FLY. 



This is a large gnat, and is excellent in Gray- 

 ling streams, particularly in September, October, 

 and November. Hook i, 2 ; middle dun or 

 blue dun cock's or hen's hackle ; silk, ivy green ; 

 dubbing, a little Hare's face. 



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