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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Dorsal view of a Tricorythodes (Leptohyphidae) (Trico) Mayfly Nymph 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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Happy New Year!

GldstrmSam

Fairbanks, Alaska

Posts: 212

GldstrmSam on Dec 31, 2013December 31st, 2013, 8:29 pm EST

Hi Everyone, I want to wish you a happy New Year that is filled with blessing and lots of fish!
At the time of this writing I am only saying this to the two eastern most time zones, but you can accept it as your time comes!:)

-Sam

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

Lastchance
Portage, PA

Posts: 437

Lastchance on Jan 1, 2014January 1st, 2014, 3:03 am EST

Same to you and all, Happy New Year!

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