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

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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

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Bellis
Redwood City, CA

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Bellis on Sep 12, 2020September 12th, 2020, 1:01 pm EDT

Hey everybody. Simple questionâ€”-Simms G3 or Patagonia Swiftcurrent? Need some waders that I can use all year longâ€”-hot and cold weather. Durable and breathable. I am a Simms guy, but am looking at the Patagoniaâ€™s. Any opinions or experience would be GREAT! Thanks...

Martinlf

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Palmyra PA

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Martinlf on Sep 13, 2020September 13th, 2020, 1:59 am EDT

You might want to take a look at the Orvis Pro waders. They've been reviewed favorably, and I'm liking mine over my Simms waders. They are extremely durable, made of Cordura, and they come off a lot easier than Simms at the end of the day. I fished some on my knees this summer in low clear conditions, and they have built in knee pads (removable). I've heard good things about Patagonia, but haven't tried them.

"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"

--Fred Chappell