CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Angling defined. Divided into three branches. Each 

 briefly described. The superiority and merits of Fly- 

 fishing - Page 1 



CHAP. II. 



Throwing the Line and Flies Humouring them. Fish- 

 ing a Stream. Striking, hooking, playing, and landing 

 a Fish - 10 



CHAP. III. 



On artificial Flies - 48 



CHAP. IV. 



Fly -dressing - - 73 



CHAP. V. 



A monthly List of Flies for the Season - 97 



CHAP. VI. 



Fishing with the natural Fly, or dibbing or daping - 144 



CHAP. VII. 



Trolling. Rods, Lines, Tackle, and Baits, and Methods 

 of using them - - 162 



