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where the fly should be cast, and z p where it should not be 
cast ; in fig. 5 the line assumes the shape of a corkscrew, and 
in fig. 6 it is thrown all of a heap in the water, and it will be 
seen that the fly cannot be got to work properly until it has 
reached mid-stream, B E, thus losing the chance of catching the 
rising fish in half the pool. 
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FIG. 4. 
T am aware it will be impossible for anyone to follow my 
directions to the letter, particularly, as is often the case, if there 
is a foul wind all that can be done is to adhere to them as 
nearly as circumstances will permit, and to endeavour always 
to cast the fly in such a manner that the fish can see it before 
