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

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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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Dorsal view of a Pycnopsyche guttifera (Limnephilidae) (Great Autumn Brown Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.

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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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Moser, Grant, and GEM Skues Nephew to accept Fly Fishing Hall of Fame Awards

Flymom

Catskills - Livingston Manor, NY

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Flymom on Oct 1, 2009October 1st, 2009, 2:25 am EDT

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum will host the annual Fly Fishing Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, October 17 at 3 PM in the museum. This year's inductees include: Dan Blanton, Bob Clouser, Gardner Grant, Roman Moser, Frederick Halford, and GEM Skues.

Due to prior commitments, Blanton and Clouser will not be present, however, highly celebrated members Gardner Grant and Austria's Roman Moser will be on hand. Receiving for deceased member, GEM Skues will be Skues nephew Keith. At this time the CFFCM is searching for a relative of the late Frederick Halford to accept the award. For more information please visit the CFFCM website: www.cfffcm.net or call 845-439-4810. A dinner and silent auction will also be held that evening.

JAD

Alexandria Pa

Posts: 362

JAD on Oct 3, 2009October 3rd, 2009, 12:08 pm EDT

Thanks for the post

jAD

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