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the superfluous dressing. That a fly will 
float is indispensable to the illusion con¬ 
tained in the exact imitation theory; and 
there is no getting away from the oil 
tip if the fly is constructed with feathers. 
A really good fly should be consructed: 
1. To fall in the correct position. 
2. To fall so gently on the skin of the 
water as not to break through it. 
3. To distribute its weight evenly on 
the surface of the stream. 
4. To prevent the skin on the water 
from creeping over it. 
M Y river, the river of my study and 
my love, is flowing calmly and 
peacefully in its shadow, greenly 
onward to the sea. The placid pools 
transmit the same reflections, the sun¬ 
light glistens on its shallows, and on its 
meadows. The lilium canadense lifts its 
royal crown above the waving green, the 
scarlet cardinal flower flashes along its 
bank, and with its harmonic coloring 
lends enchantment to the scene. Appar¬ 
ently it is unchanged, since forty years 
ago I launched my birch canoe below the 
fountains which mark the boundary of 
its impetuous source. But there is an 
invisible something about my river that 
had little or no existence then. It thrills 
along its rips, permeats its stretches, and 
broods with sombre wings above its en¬ 
tire course. 
The element of fear has entered into 
the life of the few remaining denizens of 
In Variety, 
Quantity, and 
Speed of Catch 
nothing equals the first prize 
winner of the 1916 Field and 
Stream contest—the 
Rush. Jango^Jinnow 
Registered Trade Mark 
Its sensational record catches of game fish have made it the 
favorite alike of professional and amateur anglers. 
Ideal for trolling or casting. Has all the dip and wiggle of a 
live minnow. Practically weedless. Floats when idle. Won’t 
catch on bottom. 
Enameled in brilliant colors on wood. Each packed in neat box. Our 
Radiant Bait glows at night—that’s when the big ones feed. 
At your dealer’s or sent, postpaid. 
for dealer’s name and / OC 
Set of 4, assorted colors, $3.00. 
DEALERS—If you haven’t yet stocked this 
popular bait, send me your jobber’s name 
and get my generous profit proposition. 
J. K. RUSH 
963 S. A. & K. Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y. 
The Rush Tango Minnow Is the original swuM.uing, 
diving, wobbler bait; fully covered by patents. Includ¬ 
ing Wells Basic Patents. 
IF YOU GO FISHING 
YOU NEED FOREST AND STREAM 
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118 E. 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY 
THE CELE]B RATED R/OCEAN REEL 
MADE BY JULIES VOM HOFE 
HIS LATEST REEL 
Patented Nov. 17, ’85; Oct. 8, ’89; Mar. 21, ’ll. Adapted for Tuna, Sword Fish, Sail-Fish and other large Game Fish, in 
fact the last word in Reel Making. Circular and prices furnished on application. 
THOMAS J. CONROY 
Established 1830 
Manufacturer, Importer and Dealer in 
FINE FISHING TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS 
28 JOHN STREET Corner Nassau St. NEW YORK 
