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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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Martinlf on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 3:07 am EDT
where the slurping, bug feeding Salmo trutta only reach a max length of 7.25 inches.
Yeah, and there are NO trout in Pennsylvania.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Falsifly on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 3:09 am EDT
Plus, articles like that keep the crowds off of the Wisconsin streams where the slurping, bug feeding Salmo trutta only reach a max length of 7.25 inches.
Way to go John. Just another example of how fishermen exaggerate size.
Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
Martinlf on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 3:11 am EDT
Oh, it's getting too deep for the hip waders.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Wiflyfisher on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 3:15 am EDT
Yeah, and there are NO trout in Pennsylvania.
Louis, PA. has a MONSTER TROUT DERBY!! I'm sending FF'ers East from now on.
The Business Owners of Lackawaxen Township and G. Anderson Homes are sponsoring the third annual Monster Trout Derby, open to all anglers, with approximately $2,500 in prizes being offered. There is no entry fee for the public and no pre-registration. All that an angler needs to do is catch any one of the 100 monster trout being stocked in the Lackawaxen River between Hawley and the Village of Lackawaxen.
http://www.neagle.com/sports/x1331537383/Monster-Trout-Released-in-the-Lackawaxen
Where the heck is Lackawaxen????
John S.
https://WiFlyFisher.com
https://WiFlyFisher.com
Martinlf on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 7:30 am EDT
John, this is just another internet scam, equivalent to the rich prince in Africa scam. Don't believe a word of it. They'll ask for a photo of a big fish, then your bank account number. As to your question about the Lackawaxan, I've heard of it, but don't know its actual location. Somewhere in the NE section of the state, I think.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Wiflyfisher on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 11:13 am EDT
FYI... here is a typical Wisconsin slurping trout. :)
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Better fishing in PA or MT.
.Better fishing in PA or MT.
John S.
https://WiFlyFisher.com
https://WiFlyFisher.com
Aaron7_8 on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 2:10 pm EDT
I wondered when someone would find that article. I cannot conirm or deny the existence of that fish.
Falsifly on Aug 4, 2009August 4th, 2009, 3:35 pm EDT
Nice brown John! And, I commend you for not revealing which, of the many Wisconsin waters, that monster came from. Next time why don't you include some pictures of those huge chubs that are so common here in the state.
Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
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