IHE MAY-PLV. 



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40. The May-fly, (fig. 16.)— This fly is very difficult to 

 dress. The body is formed of yellow-green mohair j 

 wings, mallard's feather, dyed yellow ; a black head ; legs, 

 yellowish hackle ; tail, three strands from a rabbit's, whis- 

 ker, or from a black bear. See receipts in Chap. XY. 



Mode of Twisting a Horsehair Lina 



