took place, and bringing the fly gradually 

 over it. If the fish does not rise, a short 

 interval should be allowed, the fly changed 

 for one of another color, and the same 

 process repeated. Some good fishers ad- 

 vise changing the fly the first time of re- 

 casting, and a second or even third time 

 afterward. 



Salmon-flies should be dressed with gut- 

 loops, with the double object of strength 

 and durability, and for the purpose of 

 making the fly swim straight when at- 

 tached to the casting-line. 



Resist for a moment the inclination to 

 strike ; only for one moment, but long 

 enough to allow the fish to take and turn 

 down again with the fly ; then strike not 

 a slight hesitating blow, but a determined 

 stroke bringing the line up flat, and driving 

 the hook-point well in over the barb. 



Next to the number of Salmon lost 

 through striking too quickly are those 

 lost from striking too feebly. Strike 

 strongly and hard* and repeat the stroke 

 by way of making sure. If the tackle will 



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