400 MANUAL FOR YOUNG SPORTSMEN. 
employed by the anglers familiar with the district. Mr. 
Stoddart is of opinion that, for the trout, the red, 
brown, and black hackles, with or without wings, and the 
hare-lug, are sufficient for all ordinary purposes. This 
is perhaps carrying simplicity to an extreme length; but 
there can be no doubt that the young angler is often over- 
whelmed with useless flies, as well as other complicated 
forms of fishing-tackle, in order to suit the trading pro- 
pensities of the tackle-makers. No doubt in Mr. Stod- 
dart’s case the above flies would be more successful than 
others attached to the line of a beginner; but even the 
above celebrated piscator does not maintain that no others 
will be more successful at times than the three he has 
selected, but that there is no absolute necessity for them. 
This certainly is in accordance with my own experience, 
as I have known a very successful angler, who never pos- 
sessed any fly but the red and black palmer and the black 
gnat. Still I have no doubt that at least as great a 
variety as I have enumerated will at certain times be use- 
ful, though some of them will only suit particular months. 
The following list will perhaps be some little aid to the 
young angler who is anxious to try a greater variety. 
Tue Wren’s Tart.—Body of sable-fur and gold- 
colored mohair mixed. No wings; legs of a wren’s tail- 
feather, used as a hackle. Hook No. 8. 
Tue Grovse-Hacxiz.—Body of gold-colored mohair 
mixed with the dark fur from the hare’s ear. No wings; 
legs made with a reddish-brown grouse feather, used as a 
hackle. Hook No. 7. 
Tue Dark Cxiaret.—Body of claret mohair, fine 
