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The spinner for fly fishing should be small (sizes 

 o, I and never larger than 2) and preferably of the 

 kind with a patent snap that permits instant changing 

 of flies. Ordinarily the single blade type is as much 

 as one can handle easily on a fly rod. 



The dark finishes, copper and black, are for very 

 clear waters; the nickel, brass, gold and silver for 

 waters that are normal or roiled. 



OTHER HELPS FOR DESPERATE ANGLERS 

 An innovation in bass fishing is a small wooden 

 imitation minnow light enough to be used on a sturdy 

 fly rod. It is equipped with a double hook on the 

 belly and is a miniature of the " wobbler " type of 

 lure used so successfully by the bait caster. It darts 

 back and forth in the water, when being retrieved, in 

 imitation of a frightened or crippled minnow. 



Another attraction that may be added to one's fly 

 is the rubber strip sold by the tackle dealers. It is 

 white, very thin, light and " wriggly " in the water. 

 It is designed to imitate the bait caster's pork strip but 

 is much lighter in weight. 



The ethical question of using lures of such nature 

 on a fly rod is something for each angler to decide for 

 himself. 



FLY BOOK AND Box 



Snelled flies are best carried in the books provided 

 with some arrangement to hold the snells straight. 



Eyed flies may be carried in the boxes, made for the 

 purpose, with a metal clip to hold each fly. These 



