1 6 Scotch Loch-Fishing. 



the water and out of it, thus- 



It gives the fly a much more life-like appear- 

 ance, and makes it swim better in the water. 

 When you give orders for flies, see that they 

 are dressed up to your instructions, as it is 

 quite certain you will fish with much more 

 confidence when you have faith in what you 

 are using. Do not have them dressed on too 

 fine gut, as they are apt to get twisted round 

 the casting -line (usually called "riding the 

 line"), and put you to the trouble of straighten- 

 ing them out every few minutes. These remarks 

 may seem trifling ; but trifles are very irritating 

 in most pursuits, and the gentle art is no 

 exception. Flies suitable for salmon and sea- 

 trout fishing on almost any loch will be sup- 

 plied at any shop in the trade on asking for 

 Loch Lomond patterns. These patterns are 

 well-known, and are without exception as fine 

 flies as one could wish for. They are usually 

 made very full in the body, and dressed with 

 heron's hackle. The varieties are red and teal, 

 green and teal, orange and mallard, or turkey, 

 and a few variations of these, sometimes a 



