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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.
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I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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Backwodzboy on May 18, 2008May 18th, 2008, 2:57 pm EDT
I have flyfished for about 7 years. I have been to "The Run" at boiling springs a handfull of times. I reciently have taken an intrest in this litle creek even though its hard to figure out what flys to use. I was wondering if any of you vetrians could help me out with this tricky little stream. Thanks
lookin for the big ones! (practice catch & release)
GONZO on May 18, 2008May 18th, 2008, 6:19 pm EDT
Backwodz--use the website search and click on the thread entitled "letort, breeches, or big spring."
Martinlf on May 19, 2008May 19th, 2008, 1:47 pm EDT
And when you do, especially look for John W's and Gonzo's fly suggestions. Gonzo knows the run better than anyone else I know. Best of luck.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
SlateDrake9 on May 20, 2008May 20th, 2008, 2:15 pm EDT
If you can't get them on a BHPT (size 16-20), go home.
Fishing with bait is like swearing in church.
-- Slate Drake
-- Slate Drake