74 OLD FLIES IN NEW DRESSES 



to imitate is shown in the illustration of 

 the imitation of the Willow-fly, which has 

 four wings. 



The Red Ant is frequently used early in 

 June, though the natural insect is not seen 

 so early. The imitation, however, fre- 

 quently meets with success, though it is 

 improbable that the trout takes the imita- 

 tion for the natural insect, especially as 

 the wings are always put on in a vertical 

 position. 



The bodies of all the Ants should be 

 made fat towards the bend of the hook, 

 and carried well on to the bend. 



As the body of the Ant is very shiny, 

 parts of it, when the light falls upon it, 

 have a very brilliant appearance ; therefore 

 I have recommended the use of tinsel. 



Red Ant- 

 Body. Red-brown (burnt sienna) silk, 

 thin on the shank and fat towards and on 

 the bend of the hook, ribbed with gold 

 tinsel. 



Hackle. Red. 



Wings. Transparent part of a starling's 

 quill feather. 



Hook. 02. 



