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

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.

Lateral view of a Psychodidae True Fly Larva from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington
This wild-looking little thing completely puzzled me. At first I was thinking beetle or month larva, until I got a look at the pictures on the computer screen. I made a couple of incorrect guesses before entomologist Greg Courtney pointed me in the right direction with Psychodidae. He suggested a possible genus of Thornburghiella, but could not rule out some other members of the tribe Pericomini.
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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Report at a Glance

General RegionIowa
Specific LocationOn Iowa's only urban trout stream 10 minutes from home
Dates Fished9 Jan 2011
Time of Day3-5 pm
Fish Caughtthree bows
Conditions & Hatchescold

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Benjlan
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Cedar Rapids lowa

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Benjlan on Jan 9, 2011January 9th, 2011, 10:32 am EST
The weather was nice so I gave it a try. Ice was forming on my guides faster than I could clean it off. Armed with my new 7' 3wt lamiglas fiberglass full flex rod I managed to bring three Bows to hand. The fish were small and the air was cold, but over all it was a rewarding short trip.Said fish caught on #16 hares ear bead head.

Ben M.

Benjlan
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Cedar Rapids lowa

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Benjlan on Jan 9, 2011January 9th, 2011, 10:35 am EST
Anyone know why I can't attach a picture?
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Taxon on Jan 9, 2011January 9th, 2011, 12:28 pm EST
Ben-

Perhaps. It may be because you are using uppercase lettered tags. Try using img rather than IMG.
Best regards,
Roger Rohrbeck
www.FlyfishingEntomology.com
Benjlan
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Cedar Rapids lowa

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Benjlan on Jan 13, 2011January 13th, 2011, 1:04 am EST
Thanks for your help Taxon.
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Taxon on Jan 13, 2011January 13th, 2011, 5:48 am EST
You are certainly welcome, Ben.
Best regards,
Roger Rohrbeck
www.FlyfishingEntomology.com

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