90 FEATHERS FOR FLIES' WINGS. 



Figs. 25-26-27. Are from a brown owl. For Sedges 



they are very good, especially the 



larger ones, but they must either be tied thick or 



supported, as they turn very soft after getting soaked. 



Figs. 28-29. Good in colour and markings for 



dark Sedges, but all night-jar feathers 



soon knock to pieces, being so soft and fluffy, but for 



wet flies they are very good indeed, while they last. 



Figs. 30-31. Are from a landrail, which is a 



grand bird for the fly-dresser. The 



feathers are pleasant to work, and very attractive to 



the fish. 



