Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
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This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.
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Hunter1 on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 5:31 am EDT
Next weekend i'll be in Hagerstown MD. Wife wants to see tree color, I'm fly fishing. I know little about where to fish for trout there. I know there is a fly shop in town. Please set me in the right direction to fish any strems and rivers close to town. Thanks
Crepuscular on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 5:59 am EDT
I think your only option is Beaver Creek a limestoner just south of town. Never fished it though. Falling Springs is in Chambersburg only a few minutes (20 or so) up 81. Then the next closest would be Big Spring in Newville another 15-20 minutes north on 81.
Hunter1 on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 6:49 am EDT
Thanks, Beaver creek fits the bill. Right in back of the fly shop.Also anteaque stores for wife.Thank God.
Crepuscular on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 7:13 am EDT
Like I said I've never fished it so I can't tell you what to expect. But let us know how you do.
JOHNW on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 2:58 pm EDT
Hunter,
Big Hunting Creek might be another option. It is in Catoctin Park near Thurmont MD. This is the area near Camp David. There are some nice shops in Thurmont as well as 2 wonerful buffett type resturaunts.
The creek itself is heavily stocked and is ever bit the mountain freestoner.
Beaver is a classic meadow type spring creek with tons of conflicted currents and glassy pools. Both streams get hammered in terms of fishing pressure as they are pretty much the only game for trout in the area.
If you aren't strictly looking for trout. The Potomac is a terrific smallmouth fishery and is reasonably accessible. Attractions for the non angler would include Harper's Ferry and assorted accesses to the C&O canal which has 180 miles of very reasonable walking/biking.
Hope that is helpful.
Big Hunting Creek might be another option. It is in Catoctin Park near Thurmont MD. This is the area near Camp David. There are some nice shops in Thurmont as well as 2 wonerful buffett type resturaunts.
The creek itself is heavily stocked and is ever bit the mountain freestoner.
Beaver is a classic meadow type spring creek with tons of conflicted currents and glassy pools. Both streams get hammered in terms of fishing pressure as they are pretty much the only game for trout in the area.
If you aren't strictly looking for trout. The Potomac is a terrific smallmouth fishery and is reasonably accessible. Attractions for the non angler would include Harper's Ferry and assorted accesses to the C&O canal which has 180 miles of very reasonable walking/biking.
Hope that is helpful.
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn
Crepuscular on Oct 31, 2013October 31st, 2013, 3:58 pm EDT
John, I was hoping you would see this thread. I figured you would have more info on Beaver. Thanks!
Hunter1 on Nov 4, 2013November 4th, 2013, 5:32 am EST
Like I said I've never fished it so I can't tell you what to expect. But let us know how you do.
Will do, I'll be there this wend to fri. Thanks
JOHNW on Nov 4, 2013November 4th, 2013, 11:23 am EST
Leaf peeping should be about prime as well. The frost last night really has the leaves falling today but you will be 30 or so miles further south so it may still be good.
If you do hit Beaver try hopping some sculpins down the channels in the cress. You only need 2 colors: black and white in #6-10. I prefer a shenks sculping with the spun deer head and 2-3 shot about 4" up the leader. Just sayin'.
JW
If you do hit Beaver try hopping some sculpins down the channels in the cress. You only need 2 colors: black and white in #6-10. I prefer a shenks sculping with the spun deer head and 2-3 shot about 4" up the leader. Just sayin'.
JW
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn
Hunter1 on Nov 11, 2013November 11th, 2013, 5:23 am EST
Hagerstown was great, Fished the beaver creek on Fri.Wind was bad but managed to get 2 trout in pools.The fly shop and the owner Jim were great.I got hung up twice. But i rolled cast up stream with a scud nymph and got the 2 trout.Great area,great fly shop, great fishing.I'll be back.Thanks for all your info.
Crepuscular on Nov 19, 2013November 19th, 2013, 8:06 am EST
Thanks Hunter. I'm glad you caught some fish.
FallfishTen on Jan 3, 2016January 3rd, 2016, 2:19 am EST
For anyone trolling for info the site www.switchfisher.com has some great info on fishing for Trout in Maryland. A few years too late though :(
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