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

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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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Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph

Artistic view of a Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington

This one seems to lead to Couplet 35 of the Key to Genera of Perlodidae Nymphs and the genus Isoperla, but I'm skeptical that's correct based on the general look. I need to get it under the microscope to review several choices in the key, and it'll probably end up a different Perlodidae.

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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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Tight casts for the hard to reach brookies.

Jesse

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Jesse on Aug 14, 2010August 14th, 2010, 5:43 am EDT

I just thought since the photography catagory was slacking a little bit, id share with everyone a couple of pictures from a recent summer trip. Hope everyone enjoys them!

Most of us fish our whole lives..not knowing its not the fish that we are after.
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Shawnny3
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Pleasant Gap, PA

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Shawnny3 on Aug 19, 2010August 19th, 2010, 1:54 pm EDT

Great photos, Jesse. They really make you feel like you're there. Thanks for sharing.

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Martinlf

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Palmyra PA

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Martinlf on Aug 19, 2010August 19th, 2010, 4:42 pm EDT

Great shots. Thanks!

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

--Fred Chappell

Oldredbarn

Novi, MI

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Oldredbarn on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 5:30 am EDT

Jess,

That last photo has Trout Bums written all over it! :)

It's nice for this old sod to see some youth attracted to our fair sport. From reading your posts over the last year or so we all can see you are a good addition to the "club".

I'm trying to work on a young nephew and see if I can't get him interested. I tried with another back in the late 90's but he didn't seem much interested. The spell didn't take...

Thanks!

Spence

"Even when my best efforts fail it's a satisfying challenge, and that, after all, is the essence of fly fishing." -Chauncy Lively

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Flatstick96

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Flatstick96 on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 8:58 am EDT

Are those Vibram FiveFingers that I see in the last pic? If so, how do you guys like them?

Lastchance
Portage, PA

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Lastchance on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 11:34 am EDT

Really nice photos. Thanks

Jesse

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Jesse on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 4:26 pm EDT

Hey thanks for all the positive comments guys and yes sir they sure are vibram 5fings. Absolutely love them for summer wet wading, especially in smaller streams. I have the neoprene ones too so it keeps the feet a little warmer than normal. Oh and Spence, someone has to keep the 'club' going down the line for our future generations haha.

Most of us fish our whole lives..not knowing its not the fish that we are after.
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JohanB

Nashville TN

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JohanB on Aug 21, 2010August 21st, 2010, 5:20 am EDT

Hey everyone!

I'm a new addition to the web site I hope to provide you guys with quality post and pictures. Jesse and I had a lot of fun during this trip, and hope to make many more in the near future. Hope you guys enjoy the pictures!

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