88 PRACTICAL FLY FISHING 



boxes vary as to size, form and finish see any tackle 

 catalog. 



The angler who uses " bugs," wigglers and other 

 bulky lures will have to find some receptacle, other 

 than an eyed fly box, to hold them. A new fly book is 

 ideal for the purpose. It consists of several leaves of 

 a peculiar felt which holds the hook but permits it to 

 be withdrawn instantly, without catching. In a book 

 of this kind one can carry a number of the bugs and 

 several dozens of the ordinary flies. 



CARE OF FLIES 



Flies wear out from use but this can be postponed 

 if they are given a little care. Flies that have been 

 recently used should not be put in the box or book 

 with other flies. Dry them either on your hat band, 

 or by letting them lie in the sun or have a separate 

 place for them in the box or book. Keep the hook 

 points sharp and free from rust by filing them a little 

 if necessary. 



Store your flies where the moths cannot get at them 

 if you put your flies away for the winter. If you ar- 

 range and rearrange them from time to time, during 

 the winter of our discontent, as most of us do, keep 

 them in the box or book. Moths know better than 

 to attack the flies of an angler who " fusses " with his 

 tackle 'tween seasons! 



SOME NEW FLIES 



Most of the favorite flies are well known to anglers 

 in general but some of them have been origi- 



