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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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Minnows

This common name refers to only one order. Click its scientific name to learn more.

Fish Order Cyprinidae

These are often called Minnows.
Lateral view of a Cyprinidae (Minnow) Fish Adult from unknown in Wisconsin
Longnose Dace
Rhinichthys cataractae

Minnows

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