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... inches to two feet apart . The length of gut to each dropper need not exceed two inches . The usual way of attaching flies is by looping them on . The only fly I loop is the stretcher . My droppers having a knot at the end of the gut ...
... inches to two feet apart . The length of gut to each dropper need not exceed two inches . The usual way of attaching flies is by looping them on . The only fly I loop is the stretcher . My droppers having a knot at the end of the gut ...
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... inch by inch , especially if the stream be a choice spot , and fish upon the rise ; whilst , un- der contrary circumstances , your progress may be CONSEQUENCES OF FISHING DOWN STREAM . 25 more rapid ,
... inch by inch , especially if the stream be a choice spot , and fish upon the rise ; whilst , un- der contrary circumstances , your progress may be CONSEQUENCES OF FISHING DOWN STREAM . 25 more rapid ,
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... inches only . Such a stroke made instantly the fish actually reaches the fly ( which is learned by habit ) , at the moment he has closed his mouth on it and before he has time to throw it out again , is sure to secure the entrance of ...
... inches only . Such a stroke made instantly the fish actually reaches the fly ( which is learned by habit ) , at the moment he has closed his mouth on it and before he has time to throw it out again , is sure to secure the entrance of ...
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... inches before he gets up to the fly , and the fisherman must strike immediately that he does so , for his motion at the instant of seizure is too rapid to be visible . When the fisherman comes upon a favourable place for grayling , he ...
... inches before he gets up to the fly , and the fisherman must strike immediately that he does so , for his motion at the instant of seizure is too rapid to be visible . When the fisherman comes upon a favourable place for grayling , he ...
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... inch long , and those from the game - fowl are to be preferred . The principal colours are white , black , grizzled , grey , ginger , light red , dark red , and the variety in which the dark red is divided by a black listing . The dun ...
... inch long , and those from the game - fowl are to be preferred . The principal colours are white , black , grizzled , grey , ginger , light red , dark red , and the variety in which the dark red is divided by a black listing . The dun ...
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