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Emmett. Originated in 1900 by Richard S. Em-mett on the upper Mississippi River. Shiny black body; black hackle; turkey wings and tail.

Fischer. Originated in 1916 by Charles Stapf of Prescott, Wis. Large scarlet body; hackles long and scarlet; wings, mallard; tail white.

Knight. Originated in 1902 by John B. Knight of Chicago. White body; white hackles; wings, mallard or turkey with a few strands of scarlet; over wing or shoulder, white; tail, peacock herl and one strand of turkey.

Luminous Bug. Originated in 1914 by E. H. Peckinpaugh, Chattanooga, Tenn. A cork-bodied " bug" with luminous head. Tied in patterns to correspond with standard wet flies.

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