90 FEATHERS FOR FLIES' WINGS. 



Fig. 



38. Peacock sword. Having been frequently 



asked what was meant by a sword, and also 



where the best green body herls are obtainable, 



we decide to illustrate this feather. 



39-40. Heron feathers, rather course in the fibre. 



Excepting the smaller feathers, all beautiful 

 in colour, and the herl from a large feather 

 makes a fine grey blue body. 



41. Indian Runner duck, which, like all the 

 other ducks, yields some very beautiful feathers. 



42. Teal ; a beautiful black feather with white 

 lines, more useful for sea trout than for 

 brownies. 



43-44. Widgeon duck (No. 43), of a rich velvety 



black with white edge ; makes good sedge's 

 wings, and also Elytra for beetles. No. 44 

 has a strong showy marking, and is sometimes 

 used for May-flies. 



45. The brown mallard, which was at one 



time used for the wings of a great number of 

 flies. The amateur may find difficulty in 

 tying this and other duck feathers when used 

 in sections. 



The best way is to cut out the desired 

 section with a piece of quill attached, and cut 

 this quill off after the wing is tied in position 

 on the hook — not before. 



