Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
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I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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Troutnut.com User Gary (Gary Steinmiller)
Troutnut.com User Gary (Gary Steinmiller)
Real Name
Gary Steinmiller
Location
Wethersfield Ct.
Biography & Thoughts
I began flyfishing for trout when I was 16. I am now 51 and still carry the passion for the sport as I did as a youngster. I try to share this passion with anyone that wants to learn about flyfishing for trout.
I have been the Education Chairman for the Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Association www.ctflyfish.org since 1990. I love your website and I refer all my students to it whether they take our fly tying or our fly fishing class. I have used many of your photos in our beginning fly fishing school since you gave me permission a few years ago. Keep up the great work it is very helpful to many flyfishers. Gary
I have been the Education Chairman for the Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Association www.ctflyfish.org since 1990. I love your website and I refer all my students to it whether they take our fly tying or our fly fishing class. I have used many of your photos in our beginning fly fishing school since you gave me permission a few years ago. Keep up the great work it is very helpful to many flyfishers. Gary
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The sound of a trout stream is music to my ears. www.ctflyfish.org