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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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This is a striking caddis larva with an interesting color pattern on the head. Here are some characteristics I was able to see under the microscope, but could not easily expose for a picture:
- The prosternal horn is present.
- The mandible is clearly toothed, not formed into a uniform scraper blade.
- The seems to be only 2 major setae on the ventral edge of the hind femur.
- Chloride epithelia seem to be absent from the dorsal side of any abdominal segments.
Based on these characteristics and the ones more easily visible from the pictures, this seems to be Grammotaulius. The key's description of the case is spot-on: "Case cylindrical, made of longitudinally arranged sedge or similar leaves," as is the description of the markings on the head, "Dorsum of head light brownish yellow with numerous discrete, small, dark spots." The spot pattern on the head is a very good match to figure 19.312 of Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019). The species ID is based on Grammotaulius betteni being the only species of this genus known in Washington state.
- The prosternal horn is present.
- The mandible is clearly toothed, not formed into a uniform scraper blade.
- The seems to be only 2 major setae on the ventral edge of the hind femur.
- Chloride epithelia seem to be absent from the dorsal side of any abdominal segments.
Based on these characteristics and the ones more easily visible from the pictures, this seems to be Grammotaulius. The key's description of the case is spot-on: "Case cylindrical, made of longitudinally arranged sedge or similar leaves," as is the description of the markings on the head, "Dorsum of head light brownish yellow with numerous discrete, small, dark spots." The spot pattern on the head is a very good match to figure 19.312 of Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019). The species ID is based on Grammotaulius betteni being the only species of this genus known in Washington state.
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FisherOfMen on Feb 22, 2014February 22nd, 2014, 1:06 am EST
Hey guys I'm stationed in South Korea and limited to the buses/trains here (lower enlisted not allowed to have POV's)
I have decided that wading pants and boots will be the best bet... I will just wear them on the bus haha
But I will need a daypack or chest pack to fit all of my gear for the day! I want a pack with a larger back portion for lunch, etc and then smaller front pockets for actually fishing (fly boxes, tools etc.)
What do you guys think is the best bet for all of this gear considering I will need to ride a bus? In America I've just driven to the river and parked by the road... Something too many fisherman take for granted :p
I have decided that wading pants and boots will be the best bet... I will just wear them on the bus haha
But I will need a daypack or chest pack to fit all of my gear for the day! I want a pack with a larger back portion for lunch, etc and then smaller front pockets for actually fishing (fly boxes, tools etc.)
What do you guys think is the best bet for all of this gear considering I will need to ride a bus? In America I've just driven to the river and parked by the road... Something too many fisherman take for granted :p
"Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught." -Author Unknown
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
FisherOfMen on Feb 23, 2014February 23rd, 2014, 1:09 pm EST
As an edit to this post, i recently discovered tech vests!
I made a lowball offer for one (average of $150 is out of my price range) and surprisingly they let me have this one for $70!
In the mail now, will see how it works for my overseas-fishing situation
I made a lowball offer for one (average of $150 is out of my price range) and surprisingly they let me have this one for $70!
In the mail now, will see how it works for my overseas-fishing situation
"Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught." -Author Unknown
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
Martinlf on Feb 23, 2014February 23rd, 2014, 1:34 pm EST
Sounds like quite an adventure. Keep us posted, and good luck!
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Gus on Feb 25, 2014February 25th, 2014, 11:41 am EST
Nice!
Would love to see some of your fish pics from South Korea.
And thank you for your service to our country!
Would love to see some of your fish pics from South Korea.
And thank you for your service to our country!
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PastorDave on Feb 26, 2014February 26th, 2014, 10:46 am EST
Hey I understand that the Korean word for fish means "water meat"!!!! I can't wait to hear of your fishing adventures!!! Good Luck!
FisherOfMen on Feb 26, 2014February 26th, 2014, 1:02 pm EST
Lol hi dad...welcome to troutnut :p
"Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught." -Author Unknown
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
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