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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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Male Baetis bicaudatus (BWO) Mayfly Nymph Pictures

Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Lateral view of a Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Dorsal view of a Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Ventral view of a Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
This image is enhanced in false color to show the fine setae on the tail.

Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Ruler view of a Male Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington The smallest ruler marks are 1 mm.

This mayfly was collected from Chatter Creek in Washington on June 3rd, 2022 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on June 4th, 2022.


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Male Baetis bicaudatus (BWO) Mayfly Nymph Pictures

Collection details
Location: Chatter Creek, Washington
Date: June 3rd, 2022
Added to site: June 4th, 2022
Author: Troutnut
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