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.

Cedar sweepers line the fertile spring creek headwaters of a famous trout stream.

From the Bois Brule River in Wisconsin

Stream photos

Featured on the forum

Re: Trico emergers
In the Mayfly Genus Tricorythodes by Bwoklink (Martinlf replied)

Re: Trico Tips
In the Mayfly Genus Tricorythodes by Martinlf

Re: UV spectrum and trout
In General Discussion by Martinlf

Re: closing the gender gap in flyfishing
In General Discussion by Konchu (Smallflyguy replied)

Re: Fishing Kupa River, Slovenia
In Fishing Reports by Slocum (Fish1 replied)

Female Sweltsa borealis (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult Female Sweltsa borealis (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult

Lateral view of a Female Sweltsa borealis (Chloroperlidae) (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult from Harris Creek in Washington

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.

15 Recently Added Photos

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.

Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmonid ecologist Jason "Troutnut" Neuswanger to help anglers and fly tyers unabashedly embrace the entomological side of the sport. Learn more about Troutnut or support the project for an enhanced experience here.

2nd Annual Adults and Kids Fly Tying Symposium

Al514

Central New York

Posts: 142

Al514 on Jan 2, 2010January 2nd, 2010, 1:49 am EST

JP Ross Fly Rod Company and the Central New York Fly Fishers Anglers Association (FFAA), both out of Utica, NY are holding their second annual Adults and Kids Fly Tying Symposium. This is a great way to...A) get youngsters interested in fishing, and B)learn more about fishing. Kids will be in groups of 8 for 1 hour time slots learning how to tie flies from experienced tyers. There will be seminars about fishing all day, as well as over 30 local fly tyers showing you how to tie their favorite fish catching flies.

The seminar is from 9am to 5pm with a $12 admission, on Saturday March 6th 2010. There are various items being raffled off and also a 50/50. The symposium is being held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Utica and will occupy a 15,000 square foot ball room, and tiered seating conference room for the presentations. Parking is validated and kids under 16 get in free.

This was a great time last year and it really got everyone, myself included, excited about the up and coming season. For more information, you can click on the link www.jprossflyrods.com/ffaa.>here.

I hope to see you there!

Artie Loomis