Body.—Orange and brown mohair mixed, ribbed with fine gold twist.
Tail.—Two fibres of a bright amber red hackle, or the body-feather of the golden pheasant, which is a strong, durable feather for this purpose, and may be found from a bright yellow to deep red.
Wings.—Light-colored feather from the robin’s wing.
Legs.—A bright amber red hackle.
No. 9. Sand Fly.
This fly comes from a water larva, and is one of the best flies which can be used during April and May. Its wings are long and full, and lie flat upon its back.
Imitation.
Body.—Sandy-colored mohair, spun on silk of the same color.
Wings.—From the wing-feather of the brown thrush, or the mottled brown feather of a young hen.
Legs.—A light ginger hackle. Cut off the upper fibres of the hackle, that the wings may lie flat.