No. 35 The Blue Bottle
This and the house fly become blind and weak in September, are frequently blown upon the water, and afford good sport. They may be used especially after a frosty night, but are not unsuccessful earlier in the season.
Imitation
Body.—Bright blue mohair, tied with light brown silk. The body thick.
Wings.—The lightest feather of a robin’s wing.
Legs.—Two turns of a black hackle.
The House Fly may be made thus:
Body.—Light brown and green mohair mixed.
Wings.—Light-colored feather from a robin’s wing.
Legs.—A blue dun hackle.
Head.—Green peacock’s herl, with two or three turns under the wings.