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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This seems to be a young larva of Limnephilus. Although not clear in the picture, several ventral abdominal segments have chloride epithelia.
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Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly Nymph Pictures
This mayfly was collected from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin on June 8th, 2005 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on May 26th, 2006.
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mayfly nymph tied fly
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Posted by Dwrbfrear on Jan 24, 2012
Last reply on Jan 24, 2012 by Wbranch
I use several baits(spawn/bags) for spring steelhead fishing and would like to tie my own flies. What are the materials/hook sizes needed? Thanks
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Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly Nymph Pictures
Collection details
Location: Namekagon River, Wisconsin
Date: June 8th, 2005
Added to site: May 26th, 2006
Author: Troutnut
Date: June 8th, 2005
Added to site: May 26th, 2006
Author: Troutnut