BRIEF SKETCH OF DAVID FOSTER. ix. 



fitting memorial of a man, who, for nearly half-a-century, stood among 

 the leaders in his profession. I recommended the compilation of this 

 volume, giving a digest of Mr. Foster's long experience. It contains 

 accurate and reliable information, and while to the fly-fisher it will be 

 indispensable, to fishermen in all waters it will be useful. 



Before closing these hurried sentences, I must not forget to state that 

 the sons of Mr. Foster have been for many years associated with him in 

 the business, and have by their attention and cleverness added much to 

 their father's comfort and success. They seem to have inherited the 

 genius and virtues of their father. It will greatly interest the reader to 

 know that the business is carried on under their able management. 

 They purpose to bring out, as soon as possible, what is thought to be 

 the most wonderful of all the inventions of David Foster the "NEW 

 ROD " alluded to above. 



JAMES WONNACOTT. 

 Ashbourn, June 1st, 1882. 



