took place, and bringing the fly gradually 

 over it. If the fish does not rise, a short 

 interval should be allowed, the fly changed 

 for one of another color, and the same 

 process repeated. Some good fishers ad- 

 vise changing the fly the first time of re- 

 casting, and a second or even third time 

 afterward. 



Salmon-flies should be dressed with gut- 

 loops, with the double object of strength 

 and durability, and for the purpose of 

 making the fly swim straight when at- 

 tached to the casting-line. 



Resist for a moment the inclination to 

 strike ; only for one moment, but long 

 enough to allow the fish to take and turn 

 down again with the fly ; then strike — not 

 a slight hesitating blow, but a determined 

 stroke bringing the line up flat, and driving 

 the hook-point well in over the barb. 



Next to the number of Salmon lost 

 through striking too quickly are those 

 lost from striking too feebly. Strike 

 strongly and hard, and repeat the stroke 

 by way of making sure. If the t3,ckle will 



