Some of the fish names in these articles may be
unfamiliar, (or the same name for different fish) to readers outside New Zealand. We have
provided a Fish ID to aid identification.
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When tying the Booby fly it is important to look at the fly in profile
to judge its appearance. It is equally important to think about what it
looks like when wet.
The proportions of the flies above are about right. maximizing the
‘wriggle’ of the tail is important.