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obtain. It is only in the early spring that I ever do 
much with this fly, and then I use it on a No. 00 hook. 
It is extremely difficult to tie it small and delicate 
enough for summer use, but I have killed with it in 
August on a ooo, the smallest size made. For late 
summer and autumn I generally adopt horsehair bodies, 
as the hair can be dyed different shades, and can be 
used of a pale watery hue which cannot be got in india- 
rubber. I am never without a few of these detached- 
bodied duns, and they have again and again procured 
me sport when all else failed ; but it must be distinctly 
understood that they are only killing because of their 
close resemblance in colour and transparency to the 
natural insect. Some people seem to think that it is 
the detached projecting body which makes the fly at- 
tractive, and so they tie detached bodies of quill and 
silk, which are, of course, dull and opaque, and very 
inferior to hair or rubber. In fact, I consider it is 
labour wasted to tie detached bodies except of trans- 
lucent material ; and if silk or quill be used, it is far 
better to use it on the hook in the ordinary way. 
Il. HARE’S EAR. 
Body: Hare’s fur ribbed with gold, and fibres picked out for 
legs, winged with dark starling. This fly is a great 
favourite on the Test. 
FTook, 0 or 00. 
Ill. THE RED QUILL, GREY QUILL, AND GINGER QUILL. 
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These flies are always useful, and they only differ in the 
colour of the hackle and whisks, though there is room for 
variety, if it be desirable, in the choice of quill. The red one 
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