No. 22 The Fern Fly
The two most common varieties of this fly are known as the “Soldier” and the “Sailor.” The wing coverings of one are red, and of the other blue. They are both well taken by the trout until the end of July, on hot days.
Imitation
Body.—Orange floss silk.
Wings.—The darkest part of a robin’s wing-feather.
Legs.—A red cock’s hackle.
Two or three fibres of some blue feather may be tied in with each wing, on the outside, or of red, to represent the wing-covers.