34 MAY FLIES, %lQ..— EPHEMERA. 



Fig. 32 is the Turkey Brown, and is used with 

 success in the North of England ; it is a very elegant 

 insect, and abundant about the end of April. 



Fig. 33, the Sulphur Dun, appears later in the 

 season, is abundant in July and August, and is a 

 favourite with the fish tribes. 



Fig. 34, the Copper Spinner, is a handsome insect, 

 and well worth attention. 



Fig. 35 is very abundant in June, and either 

 dressed as shewn, or with a body light coloured at the 

 tail, and dark towards the thorax, is a distinct success. 



The Drakes recall glorious days with big fish and 

 sunshine and a merry breeze, and again, squally winds, 

 rough waters, and disappointments, but, running 

 through all associations is one of longing to be there 

 again and put one's skill and luck to the test once 

 more, and a feeling of certainty that on the next 

 occasion greater success and better sport would be 

 certain to result from one's efforts. 



Although a pleasure may be ephemeral, the joy of 

 anticipation is considerable, the preparation for an 

 excursion, when word is sent that the May fly is up, 

 is great, and the memory of such is a joy which lasts 

 to the end of one's life. 



