SIZES OF GUT FOR TWISTING FOR FLY LOOPS. 



FiiKi f(,r 



Regular do 



Jiid Padion do 



1st I'adron do 



^nd Maraiia do 



1st Marana do 



4/5 do 



3/5 do 



2/5 do 



1/5 do 



Special Note. The gut should be of the finest quality. In 

 twisting it, use a weight not less than 3.4 lb. As soon as the pear- 

 shaped piece of wood, in the grooves of which the three strands ride, 

 is removed, seize the weight with the right hand and spin it three or 

 four times rapidly so as to get a good tight twist. While doing so, 

 rub the length up and down firmly, in order that the latter twists set 

 up may be evenly distributed. Previous to removing the weight, 

 catch hold and keep hold of the length at the middle with the left 

 finger and tliumb ; then, without slackening the tension, bring round 

 the weight up to the top, and urge the two halves of the length to 

 twist together with one flip of the left fingers. 



I have to express my indebtedness to Messrs. Allcock and Co., of 

 Rcdditch, for their assistance in suppl\ing me with the means of 

 determining the exact thickness of their gut required for the various 

 sizes of hooks. 



