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

Blue-winged Olives
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.

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From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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Dorsal view of a Isoperla (Perlodidae) (Stripetails and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Adult from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington

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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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Steelnuts
ohio

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Steelnuts on Jun 10, 2008June 10th, 2008, 1:30 am EDT

Wow...new to this great site! I am a novice heading to the Shenandoah NP next week and was hoping someone could share any experiences. There appears to be ample opportunities to fish some small mountain streams. Can anyone suggest some patterns/techniques to try? Any help would be appreciated. Thx

Steelnuts

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CaseyP

Arlington, VA/ Mercersburg, PA

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CaseyP on Jun 10, 2008June 10th, 2008, 2:48 am EDT

Royal Wulff, anything from Harry Murray's shop, and hide in the bushes.

"You can observe a lot by watching." Yogi Berra

CamWolf1313
Andover, MA/ Andover NH

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CamWolf1313 on Jun 14, 2008June 14th, 2008, 4:37 pm EDT

I would also suggest the Royal Wulff. I have even had luck with small midge patterns in small mountain streams in New Hampshire. I not positive that the midges will work because the river seemed like the fish would eat anything. But try the Royal Wulff first then work in some different patterns. P.S. In most mountain streams the fish are very jumpy so be quiet and fish behind cover.

"Clear your mind of everything but the fish and the fly and you will be in the right mind frame to land it"
Billy Berger.

Grannom
Northwest PA

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Grannom on Jun 15, 2008June 15th, 2008, 9:07 am EDT

Don't walk in the water

Just "dap" your fly in the water (hold the rod tip up keeping much of the leader off of the water with just the fly on the water and drift it through)

Stimulators, Humpys, Wulffs, If the water is large enough tie on a beadhead nymph(hare's ear, PT...etc.) as a dropper

Stop in the fly shop and ask questions

Post a report with pics when you get back

Mike

"Be calm - you're there..." "...Tell yourself there's no rush, even if there is."

-John Gierach