Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana

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Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

Waterfalls over smooth bedrock above Titcomb Lakes

From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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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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Martinlf on Apr 30, 2009April 30th, 2009, 5:15 pm EDT

Thanks to all who shared their tips with me. Jeff, you were absolutely right about the short line for fishing weighted flies. I had a great day today, and even caught a few on my anchor. And no, it wasn't tied to look like a rock. :)

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

--Fred Chappell

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LittleJ on May 1, 2009May 1st, 2009, 9:22 am EDT

Glad to have helped.

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