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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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Native Colorado cutthroat. Owner of many fly rods, but mainly Sage or Winston. Hold Colo state certification for driftboat guide, own a 14 SB raft, row class IV. Retired (and rather obnoxious about frequently mentioning that to Gen X-ers Millenials, whatever)! Age +63. Fished the Blue before Dillon, the Frying Pan before Ruedi, the Fraser when it had water. Dyna-King vise, tie my own, tho I will buy from Orvis if they send me a coupon.

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