. Alphabet of scientific angling for the use of beginners. Fly fishing; Bait fishing; Fishes -- Food; Fishes -- Feeding and feeds; Fishes -- Sense organs. &6 PRACTICAL LESSONS IN RIVER ANGLING. Among other May flies I may mention the small black gnat, the early spider-fly {Tipu/a), and the small yellow day-fly {Ephemera). Flies Jor June. The water being, in this month, in general clearer, the angler requires to be more artful in order to induce the fish to bite. The red spinner (P^rochroa) is a well-known fly this month, and may be made either larger or smaller. The large sort has the body
. Alphabet of scientific angling for the use of beginners. Fly fishing; Bait fishing; Fishes -- Food; Fishes -- Feeding and feeds; Fishes -- Sense organs. &6 PRACTICAL LESSONS IN RIVER ANGLING. Among other May flies I may mention the small black gnat, the early spider-fly {Tipu/a), and the small yellow day-fly {Ephemera). Flies Jor June. The water being, in this month, in general clearer, the angler requires to be more artful in order to induce the fish to bite. The red spinner (P^rochroa) is a well-known fly this month, and may be made either larger or smaller. The large sort has the body dubbed with seals' fur, dyed red, mixed with brown bears' hair, whipped with gold twist; the wings from a starling's feather; the hackle from a red game-cock. The hook No. 7. The small sort has the body dubbed with yellow fur from a spaniel's ear, whipped with gold twist; th-e wings and hackle as in the large sort. The hooks No. 8 and No. 9 are Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Rennie, James, 1787-1867. London : William Orr
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