ANGLER'S PLIES AND HOW TO TIE 



needle across its point, as illustrated. Now 

 wind the rubber around fibers and needle, be- 

 ginning close up against the cork, working to- 

 ward the vise, and winding tightly at first in 

 order to make the body to taper toward the tail 



Steps in making McClelland detached body 



and to grip the tail fibers securely. Continue 

 toward butt of needle, lessening tension, till 

 you have a body about three-quarters to seven- 

 eighths of an inch long, with two slender legs 

 at the butt what remains unwound of the 

 rubber strip. (This is attached to the hook 

 shank by winding one leg about the other and 

 the shank.) Remove the cork and push body 

 off the needle with fingernails. The rubber will 

 adhere together solidly and will not unwind. 

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