[No. 18.]
A good fly from the second week in July to the end of the season. A superior bob on the moors.
A black fly with silver twist may occasionally be substituted for No. 13. They are sold at all tackle makers.
The white moth is sold at all tackle makers, and is a good fly on moon-light nights in June and July.
Although Eighteen sorts are enumerated, it is by no means necessary that the occasional fisherman should be provided with the full complement.
It will generally be found that Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, are certain killers. The others, however, must be procured by the more indefatigable sportsman; especially if he is undaunted by wind or weather.
Every thing being now in readiness for a start, be careful to commence fishing with the sun in your face, and if possible, keep it so during the day. By adopting this precaution, the shadow of yourself and rod will not be cast upon the water, and your presence consequently is less likely to be observed by the fish than if a contrary position were adopted. Let me urge the great importance of keeping out of sight of your prey as much as possible. If the banks are high and open, crouch down, and if needs be, creep on, as you would if a duck and mallard were the object of your pursuit, until you find you can command the pool in your prostrate position. If bushes intervene, of course you may approach with boldness: less caution is also needed when the banks are nearly even with the surface of the water.