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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.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
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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Male Neoleptophlebia memorialis Mayfly Spinner Pictures

This mayfly was collected from the Touchet River in Washington on June 20th, 2012 and added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 21st, 2012.

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beautiful critter
Posted by Creno on Jun 21, 2012
Last reply on Jun 21, 2012 by Creno
how appropriate............
dave

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Male Neoleptophlebia memorialis Mayfly Spinner Pictures

Collection details
Location: Touchet River, Washington
Date: June 20th, 2012
Added to site: June 21st, 2012
Author: Bnewell
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