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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Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph

Dorsal view of a Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph from the East Fork Issaquah Creek in Washington

This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.

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Isle Royale fly fishing

Valleyridge
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Valleyridge on Jan 11, 2011January 11th, 2011, 12:09 pm EST

New to the forum here, really enjoy the site. I'm in the early stages of planning a fall trip to Isle Royale NP. Never been there, I hear it is beautiful. Any suggestions on where to toss some flies around there?? What should I expect as far as fishing conditions/water type? Basically any info would be great. Im from central PA and usually fish the many great spring creeks in the area. Look forward to talking contributing to the forum in the future.

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Jmd123

Oscoda, MI

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Jmd123 on Jan 12, 2011January 12th, 2011, 6:55 am EST

VR, go to the north shore of Siskiwit Lake, straight north of the big island in the lake (I think it's Ryan Island), and you will find a stream containing beaver dams/ponds with brookies in them. I was there in August of 2000 and popped a 10-incher on a grasshopper imitation, I think it was size 10. Otherwise, try a Royal Coachman/Wulff type pattern, as brookies love them too. Be prepared for a good hike over steep terrain, but it's worth it!

I didn't try it but you should have some luck on northern pike in the inland lakes if you throw big streamers around on an 8/9 weight, maybe even a few walleye too?? Also, if it's cold enough you will find lake trout up shallow in the Lake Superior waters around the island - I would use the same tackle as for pike...

It is an incredibly beautiful place and you will find much to occupy you besides fishing (like all of the wildlife, geology, spectacular scenery, starry skies at night, etc.), but the fish are there! Good luck and tell us how you do after you return!!

Jonathon

No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere...