Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

Blue-winged Olives
Baetis

Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.

I spent more than an hour casting to several rising trout in this pool and caught only two. Its clear water and tricky currents harbor dozens of free-rising, usually very hard-to-catch fish.

From Enfield Creek in New York

Stream photos

Featured on the forum

Re: Trico emergers
In the Mayfly Genus Tricorythodes by Bwoklink (Martinlf replied)

Re: Trico Tips
In the Mayfly Genus Tricorythodes by Martinlf

Re: UV spectrum and trout
In General Discussion by Martinlf

Re: closing the gender gap in flyfishing
In General Discussion by Konchu (Smallflyguy replied)

Re: Fishing Kupa River, Slovenia
In Fishing Reports by Slocum (Fish1 replied)

Doroneuria baumanni (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph Doroneuria baumanni (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph

Dorsal view of a Doroneuria baumanni (Perlidae) (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph from Sears Creek in Washington

9 Recently Added Photos

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.

Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmonid ecologist Jason "Troutnut" Neuswanger to help anglers and fly tyers unabashedly embrace the entomological side of the sport. Learn more about Troutnut or support the project for an enhanced experience here.

Troutnut.com User Walleye (William Struble)

Real Name

William Struble

Location

180 Prospect Ave, Gloversville, NY, 12078

Homepage

Walleye Wizard Guide Service

Biography & Thoughts

Have Fly fished for over 53 years, had many doors open for me early in life, with numerous well known and respected Fly Fisherman. I teach fly tying, have been an outdoor guide for over 35 years, and a fondness for never
to stop learning.

Forum Signature

Every trout is a trophy!

Send Walleye a Private Message

Latest Posts By Walleye

Topic

Replies

Last Reply

Re: cockabundy in the USA???
In Fly Tying by Mad4fish

Apr 11, 2010
by Walleye

Blue-winged OlivesBaetis

Troutnut.com User Walleye (William Struble)