Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
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This seems to be a young larva of Limnephilus. Although not clear in the picture, several ventral abdominal segments have chloride epithelia.
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Troutnut on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 6:57 am EST
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Falsifly on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 7:21 am EST
Falsifly here, not a clue.
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."
Wiflyfisher on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 7:43 am EST
Jason, isn't that one of yuor favorite spots on "our" river?
John S.
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Falsifly on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 9:04 am EST
After reexamination I think I do know this spot. Weather permitting, I may take a drive up this weekend with camera in hand.
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."
Troutnut on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 11:16 am EST
It's not one of my favorite spots. In fact, I don't think I've ever caught a fish at the specific location in the picture, but I've caught plenty in that general reach of the river.
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Wiflyfisher on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 1:50 pm EST
Jason, I am thinking of downstream from that, about 2 or 3 bends below that. There is a bridge just above that tree about 50 yards if that is the tree I am thinking of.
John S.
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Falsifly on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 2:35 pm EST
John, if your last post is correct, then I guess I can stay home this weekend.
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."
Troutnut on Feb 3, 2010February 3rd, 2010, 4:51 pm EST
I think you guys got it. This picture was taken from the bridge, in the middle of the night, at that tree backlit by the moonlight.
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Oldredbarn on Feb 4, 2010February 4th, 2010, 2:16 am EST
Jason,
Pretty creative photo!
Spence
Pretty creative photo!
Spence
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