This fly, which is well known to fishermen and appears as a rule in August, is one of the largest Sedge-flies. Its wings are mottled brown and covered with hairs. Several other Sedges somewhat resemble it. (Illustrations of the natural and artificial flies are given on Plates [I]. and [III]. respectively.)
Body. Brown fur from hare’s face.
Hackle. A badger hackle, the light parts of which are of a pale dull yellow colour.
Wings. From the dullest mottled quill feather of a hen pheasant.
Hook. No. 3—5, new size.
There are many other Caddis-flies, but the following dressings, perhaps slightly modified to imitate certain flies more closely, will be found to cover most of them.
1. Body. White wool, ribbed with narrow silver tinsel.
Hackle. Pale ginger.
Wings. Brown quill feather of landrail.
Hook. No. 0—3.