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

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

Lateral view of a Female Sweltsa borealis (Chloroperlidae) (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult from Harris Creek in Washington
I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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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Flygirl
ct

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Flygirl on May 11, 2007May 11th, 2007, 2:04 am EDT
Has anyone ever participated in this event.? I'm thinking about going up there & info seems to be hush hush. I can't even find out what flies the previous winners used.
Hook549
upstate new york

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Hook549 on Feb 17, 2010February 17th, 2010, 11:51 am EST
you can contact whiteface visitors bureau at 518-946-2255.the lady to contact is michelle.i spoke with her yesterday and registered.she also said that it is limited to 100 entries.if you would like a copy of the brouchere i will e/mail it to you if you send me your add.
Streamer
massachusetts

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Streamer on Mar 13, 2011March 13th, 2011, 3:52 am EDT
looking for more info. on the Ausable 2 fly contest thx

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