The Vade-mecum of Fly-fishing for Trout: Beings a Complete Practical Treatise on that Branch of the Art of Angling; with Plain and Copious Instructions for the Manufacture of Artificial FliesLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1851 - 186 sider |
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Side 35
... give general instructions . It is thought probable - and the opinion is supported by Buffon , Yarrell , and many other emi- nent naturalists - that fishes are led to their prey chiefly by their sense of smelling . Such , indeed , is the ...
... give general instructions . It is thought probable - and the opinion is supported by Buffon , Yarrell , and many other emi- nent naturalists - that fishes are led to their prey chiefly by their sense of smelling . Such , indeed , is the ...
Side 58
... give ample proof of its nutritious qualities ; and its imitation particularly if dressed smaller than usual — may be very successfully used , especially in windy weather . In its first winged state it is known by the name of the green ...
... give ample proof of its nutritious qualities ; and its imitation particularly if dressed smaller than usual — may be very successfully used , especially in windy weather . In its first winged state it is known by the name of the green ...
Side 60
... give instructions for the manufacture of all the different articles , because such instruc- tions would occupy a great deal more space than would perhaps be commensurate with their utility . Nobody , now - a - day , thinks of becoming ...
... give instructions for the manufacture of all the different articles , because such instruc- tions would occupy a great deal more space than would perhaps be commensurate with their utility . Nobody , now - a - day , thinks of becoming ...
Side 88
... give way , it is good . That which is quickly bitten through , and makes little resistance to the teeth , will not hold a fish in ―― " " • · a proper manner . ' When gut , by frequent using , becomes worn and frayed , it may be easily ...
... give way , it is good . That which is quickly bitten through , and makes little resistance to the teeth , will not hold a fish in ―― " " • · a proper manner . ' When gut , by frequent using , becomes worn and frayed , it may be easily ...
Side 103
... gives an unnatural character to the feather , and , unless for salmon - fishing , is altogether unnecessary . The different parts of a hackle are shown in the annexed engraving , in which a represents the quill , Fig . 2 . cccc the ...
... gives an unnatural character to the feather , and , unless for salmon - fishing , is altogether unnecessary . The different parts of a hackle are shown in the annexed engraving , in which a represents the quill , Fig . 2 . cccc the ...
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The Vade-mecum of Fly-fishing for Trout: Beings a Complete Practical ... George Philip Rigney Pulman Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1851 |
The Vade-mecum of Fly-fishing for Trout: Beings a Complete Practical ... George Philip Rigney Pulman Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1851 |
The Vade-mecum of Fly-fishing for Trout: Being a Complete Practical Treatise ... George Philip Rigney Pulman Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1851 |
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