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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.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
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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Photos by Troutnut from Fall Creek in New York

Everything just kind of blends together in this turbulent picture, taken during an early-season skunking on an unfamiliar stretch of river.

From Fall Creek in New York

Underwater photos by Troutnut from Hemlock Creek in New York

Hemlock Creek in New York
Hemlock Creek in New York
Hemlock Creek in New York
Hemlock Creek in New York

Closeup insects by Troutnut from Owasco Inlet in New York

Lateral view of a Female Baetis tricaudatus (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Owasco Inlet in New York
This female was associated with a male of the same species.
Lateral view of a Male Baetis tricaudatus (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Owasco Inlet in New York
This male was associated with a female of the same species.

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