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larger than those used in clear weather during the day, 

 In dull, wet weather, the flies take better when they sink 

 beneath the surface of the water. A large moth-fly is best 

 for night-fishing, and not more than two need be used. In 

 the heat of summer the addition of a "gentle" to the 

 fly will add much to its attractiveness. For special direc- 

 tions adapted for each month, the reader is referred to the 

 " Fisherman's Calendar," (Chapter XX.) 



CHAPTEE XV. 



ARTIFICIAL FLIES, AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. 



CHEAP as artificial flies may be bought, and experienced aa 

 the professional hands may be in their manufacture, every 

 angler has felt, from time to time, the want of the special 

 knowledge to make his own flies, or alter existing ones. 

 If the angler practises when young, he soon acquires an 

 expertness which he never forgets, and which will serve 

 him in his need, and enable him to find an agreeable occu- 

 pation on many a wet afternoon, when unable to pursue 

 his favourite sport. 



It is difficult to say anything that is new on this subject, 

 or even to clothe the old practice with new expressions ; 

 but I will endeavour to describe the process clearly and 

 concisely. 



The necessary implements are few. At first, a small 

 hand-vice will be necessary, a small pair of brass nippers, 

 a pair of fine scissors, curved at the points, and a pair with 

 very sharp and fine points, a needle (\\hich may be fitted 



