Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

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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.

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From the Firehole River in Wyoming

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Lateral view of a Psychodidae True Fly Larva from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington

This wild-looking little thing completely puzzled me. At first I was thinking beetle or month larva, until I got a look at the pictures on the computer screen. I made a couple of incorrect guesses before entomologist Greg Courtney pointed me in the right direction with Psychodidae. He suggested a possible genus of Thornburghiella, but could not rule out some other members of the tribe Pericomini.

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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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Fly Reel Question, Page 2

GldstrmSam

Fairbanks, Alaska

Posts: 212

GldstrmSam on Dec 9, 2012December 9th, 2012, 7:56 pm EST

Thank you for the quote Strmanglr. Very true. That is one reason I am now looking at 130$-150$ reel instead of a 65$ reel that I was looking at before.

I definitely do try to do my research before I buy. That is where you all come in.:)

Thanks again,

Samuel

There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the worm. ~Patrick F. McManus

Feathers5
Posts: 287

Feathers5 on Dec 10, 2012December 10th, 2012, 3:52 am EST

You can buy some darn nice reels that will last a lifetime for under $100. Paying more for something doesn't mean it's made better.
Bruce

Risenfly

Pennsylvania

Posts: 9

Risenfly on Dec 18, 2012December 18th, 2012, 10:18 am EST

Look for a nice machined aluminum reel with plenty of backing capacity. A waterproof or sealed drag is nice if you're in below freezing conditions sometimes. Keep away from the "graphite" or cast aluminum reels. They are cheaply made and will not hold up to a good running salmon. Disc drags are pretty common, and cork is a bit better. Cork requires a bit of maintenance but overall has some better stopping power. Price is important, but don't let it rule your decision. Get something you're happy with and it will last as long as you want to. If you skimp out on it because it was cheaper, you'll end up buying another reel in a few years.

Tight lines,

Ryan

www.risenfly.com

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