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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Lateral view of a Female Skwala (Perlodidae) (Large Springfly) Stonefly Adult from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington

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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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Entoman

Northern CA & ID

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Entoman on Mar 26, 2012March 26th, 2012, 9:02 am EDT

No, but I certainly know of him. Yes, I have read his works. Though primarily formed in the unique circumstances of the Kamloops region, his methods are very similar to those worked out in many regions of the West where the stillwaters rich in aquatic invertebrate fauna are similar. Anyone looking to improve their stillwater skills would benefit from studying and then practicing the techniques he promotes. In many parts of the East a different tradition exists due to the somewhat more piscivorous habits of the trout, but even there they can be applied with success in the right circumstances.

"It's not that I find fishing so important, it's just that I find all other endeavors of Man equally unimportant... And not nearly as much fun!" Robert Traver, Anatomy of a Fisherman

Bug_slinger

Calgary, Alberta

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Bug_slinger on Mar 26, 2012March 26th, 2012, 1:44 pm EDT

I couldn't agree more Entoman. I was wondering if you could give me advice on employing the hopper dropper system or anyone else in this forum, as I come from a place that bans the use of multi rigs. Ridiculous I know.i have done some reading about it. Anyones personal insight would be appreciated.

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