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Page 51
... wings , to dry them , to gain a little strength in the new atmo- sphere it inherits before it can fly away to enjoy a few hours ' existence . Whilst making these inci- pient preparations for ephemeral enjoyment , it is seen by the fish ...
... wings , to dry them , to gain a little strength in the new atmo- sphere it inherits before it can fly away to enjoy a few hours ' existence . Whilst making these inci- pient preparations for ephemeral enjoyment , it is seen by the fish ...
Page 55
... wings of the bittern's , mallard's , partridge's , woodcock's , grouse's , martin's , or blue hen's feathers , with dubbing of brown , yellow , or orange , occasionally blended , and hackles , red , brown , or black under the wings ...
... wings of the bittern's , mallard's , partridge's , woodcock's , grouse's , martin's , or blue hen's feathers , with dubbing of brown , yellow , or orange , occasionally blended , and hackles , red , brown , or black under the wings ...
Page 57
... wings erect upon the surface of the water . The fly I mean is diversely called the March- brown , brown drake , cob - fly , and grey caughlan . It is easier to make an imitation of this fly than 58 A GREAT QUESTION ANSWERED . of the May -
... wings erect upon the surface of the water . The fly I mean is diversely called the March- brown , brown drake , cob - fly , and grey caughlan . It is easier to make an imitation of this fly than 58 A GREAT QUESTION ANSWERED . of the May -
Page 58
... a good killer from eleven until three o'clock . Large numbers of these beautiful insects sail down the streams in succession , and invite the trout to action . Their 6 6 AN ORTHODOX AUTHORITY . 59 wings are upright on the.
... a good killer from eleven until three o'clock . Large numbers of these beautiful insects sail down the streams in succession , and invite the trout to action . Their 6 6 AN ORTHODOX AUTHORITY . 59 wings are upright on the.
Page 59
... wings are upright on the body , and whilst they are on the water , it is almost in vain to attempt the use of any other fly . Therefore , as they vary in the shade of their body , it is advised to use three of this form , but of ...
... wings are upright on the body , and whilst they are on the water , it is almost in vain to attempt the use of any other fly . Therefore , as they vary in the shade of their body , it is advised to use three of this form , but of ...
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