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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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Taju has attached this picture to aid in identification. The message is below.
Taju
Hartola, Finland

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Taju on Nov 15, 2008November 15th, 2008, 7:38 am EST
Is it or not? This is also from Kentucky, 8.10.2007.

Jukka
GONZO
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"Bear Swamp," PA

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GONZO on Nov 15, 2008November 15th, 2008, 7:43 am EST
Looks like it to me, but Dave can confirm better than I can.
Creno
Grants Pass, OR

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Creno on Nov 15, 2008November 15th, 2008, 8:19 am EST
This coloration looks like P.sayi - P. cinerea lacks the very dark apex of the hind wings.
Taju
Hartola, Finland

Posts: 11
Taju on Nov 15, 2008November 15th, 2008, 6:46 pm EST
Many thanks to both of You.

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