Old Flies in New Dresses / How to Dress Dry Flies with the Wings in the Natural Position and Some New Wet Flies

A practical manual that teaches how to dress dry flies with their wings positioned to match the resting posture of different insect families and explains why accurate wing placement and outline matter to fish. It analyzes trout visual perception and provides step-by-step instructions and patterns for imitating alder, caddis, perlids, diptera, winged ants, and caterpillars. The second section advances a theory about what wet flies imitate in the water and gives patterns and notes for corixæ, freshwater shrimp and aquatic larvae, plus advice on wet- and dry-fly fishing technique. Detailed illustrations and technical tips accompany the directions for materials, coloring, and hackle work.