Old Flies in New Dresses How to Dress Dry Flies with the Wings in the Natural Position and Some New Wet Flies

** "Old Flies in New Dresses" by Charles Edward Walker is a how-to book from the 1800s that shares how to make better fishing flies. It’s all about making fake bugs that look more real, especially getting their wings just right. Walker talks about different kinds of flies, like the Alder-fly, and how important it is to copy their colors and shapes to catch more fish. He explains why old ways of making flies don't work as well, mostly because they don't get the wings in the right spot. Walker tells about his own tries at fly-dressing, and how he caught more fish when he made the wings look like real flies. Getting how these bugs look and act is the key—before diving into the details on making different flies. **