THE BASSES: FRES H-W ATER AND MARINE 



The W. D. Cleveland, so named after a member 

 of the " Texas Fishing Club," is somewhat similar 

 to Dr. HenshalTs polka, having a gallina wing and 

 red-and-black body. The black blot at the top and 

 bottom of the wing is showy; otherwise this fly 

 has a sober brown appearance, but with distinct 

 and, original markings. 



The Cracker was designed by Dr. George Trow- 

 bridge, of New York, and was intended for the 

 fishes of Florida, being named after the "poor 

 whites " of that State and Georgia. Like the silver 

 doctor, it is a good all-round fly for different game- 

 fish. The luckiest models always contain a plenti- 

 ful supply of red in wings and back, with yellow 

 and blue mixed in, and with peacock feathers to 

 blend with its blue body. The Cracker is a remark- 

 ably handsome fly, having the red hackle of a 

 slightly darker shade than the red of the wing. 

 This fly is not so well known as its beauty warrants. 



The Murray Hill, with bright body and wings, 

 lias a long red tail, black hackle and side feathers, 

 and resembles to an astonishing degree a living 

 moth. It has less color than the usual bass fly. 

 Bass have an eye for bright and strong colors, with 

 deep black well mixed in for contrast; in this they 

 much resemble the salmon and other game-fishes. 

 It is beyond question that bright colors will attract 

 from a greater distance. Could we be placed where 

 fish generally lie, these brilliant butterfly fairies 



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