TACKLE 69 



two three footers with loops at both ends. The 

 snelled dropper fly can then be attached by simply in- 

 serting its end between the two loops. If more than 

 one dropper fly is desired or if a strand to attach an 

 eyed fly is wanted it can be tied to the leader as shown 

 in figures 6 and 7. 



Figure 3 



Figure 4 



Figure 5 



One can learn these knots in a few moments by 

 practicing with heavy jute cord such as is used 

 by hardware dealers and others selling heavy mer- 

 chandise. 



I use only one fly and my favorite leader for bass 

 is tapered, the upper two-thirds being of bass size, the 

 lower third of heavy trout strength, the whole being 

 slightly over 5 feet in length. My trout leaders vary 



