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

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Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

This view of the pipeline, the Atigun River, and an impressive sunset/rise was one of my first views of the North Slope as I came through Atigun Pass in the middle of the night.

From the Atigun River in Alaska

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Dorsal view of a Pycnopsyche guttifera (Limnephilidae) (Great Autumn Brown Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.

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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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The Second Annual Hardy Cup Bamboo Rodcasting Competition.

Flymom

Catskills - Livingston Manor, NY

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Flymom on Jun 29, 2012June 29th, 2012, 6:47 am EDT

Saturday, August 4, 8:30 AM-5 PM: Anglers Market - over 100 tables of fly fishing tackle, accessories, collectibles, etc, and outdoors sports related items, and introducing local community vendors of crafts, home products and services.
The Second Annual Hardy Cup Bamboo Rodcasting Competition. 2011 Winner Maseke Takemoto will be on hand to defend his title. Rod casters and bamboo rodmakers from all over the world are expected to participate in this tournament that is now extended two days. Prizes awarded to top 3 finishers. Casting competition will begin at 9:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM on Saturday, and continue on Sunday. At 6:00 PM Hardy/Greys North America LTD will provide a pig roast for everyone at no charge.