The TroutLongmans, Green, 1899 - 272 pages |
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... the Editor is aware , in no book hitherto published on Natural History or Sport has in- formation been given as to the best methods of turning the contents of the bag to account . Each volume of the present Series will , therefore ,
... the Editor is aware , in no book hitherto published on Natural History or Sport has in- formation been given as to the best methods of turning the contents of the bag to account . Each volume of the present Series will , therefore ,
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... given to the body and hackles of the fly , so as to make it float better , and in consequence reduce to a minimum the necessity of constant casts in the air to dry it . And now having completed all preparations , and having made certain ...
... given to the body and hackles of the fly , so as to make it float better , and in consequence reduce to a minimum the necessity of constant casts in the air to dry it . And now having completed all preparations , and having made certain ...
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... given way ; or if by some lucky chance it held , he would not have calculated on the first fierce rush of the trout , and would have allowed him to reach his weed - surrounded home , when it is long odds against any more having been ...
... given way ; or if by some lucky chance it held , he would not have calculated on the first fierce rush of the trout , and would have allowed him to reach his weed - surrounded home , when it is long odds against any more having been ...
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... given on p . 39 - is tied something after the following plan : - 3. Straw body ; red silk whipping round it , and a good amount of bustard hackle . This last fly is with- out wings . This sunk Mayfly is useful on those days when coarse ...
... given on p . 39 - is tied something after the following plan : - 3. Straw body ; red silk whipping round it , and a good amount of bustard hackle . This last fly is with- out wings . This sunk Mayfly is useful on those days when coarse ...
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... given to the flies . Fish come from out of the depths to feed on the edge of the shallows , so those the fisherman must carefully try . Of course , wherever the wind , touching the water , causes a ripple , there is a chance of a fish ...
... given to the flies . Fish come from out of the depths to feed on the edge of the shallows , so those the fisherman must carefully try . Of course , wherever the wind , touching the water , causes a ripple , there is a chance of a fish ...
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