Care of Flies
Flies wear out from use but this can be postponed if they are given a little care. Flies that have been recently used should not be put in the box or book with other flies. Dry them either on your hat band, or by letting them lie in the sun or have a separate place for them in the box or book. Keep the hook points sharp and free from rust by filing them a little if necessary.
Store your flies where the moths cannot get at them if you put your flies away for the winter. If you arrange and rearrange them from time to time, during the winter of our discontent, as most of us do, keep them in the box or book. Moths know better than to attack the flies of an angler who " fusses " with his tackle 'tween seasons!
