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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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.
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Tctrout
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Tctrout on May 17, 2014May 17th, 2014, 6:13 pm EDT
I wanted to make all aware that Don Ward from Keystone Fly Rod Company has teamed up with guide Eric Stroup, and they are hosting a bamboo fly rod building class this summer.
The class runs from June 12 - 16, and all will be staying at Eric's new lodge overlooking the gorge of the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania.
If you are interested, additional information can be found @ Don's page: http://keystoneflyrodcompany.com/
I have built some bamboo fly rods over the years, and to know that you will have one built in five days, plus stay in an incredible lodge and fish the Little J...well, it doesn't get too much better than that!
Tim Cammisa
The class runs from June 12 - 16, and all will be staying at Eric's new lodge overlooking the gorge of the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania.
If you are interested, additional information can be found @ Don's page: http://keystoneflyrodcompany.com/
I have built some bamboo fly rods over the years, and to know that you will have one built in five days, plus stay in an incredible lodge and fish the Little J...well, it doesn't get too much better than that!
Tim Cammisa
Gus on Jun 2, 2014June 2nd, 2014, 8:45 am EDT
I've always wanted to do something like this! Unfortunately I live on the wrong side of the country.
"How do you help that son of a bitch?"
"By taking him fishing"
-A River Runs Through It
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"By taking him fishing"
-A River Runs Through It
www.jsrods.com
Tctrout
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Posts: 28
Tctrout on Jun 4, 2014June 4th, 2014, 5:21 pm EDT
I'm sorry to hear that, Gus, and it should be a great event. The fishing in the area is incredible, and the lodge will be a great place for everything.
Building a bamboo fly rod is so much fun, plus learning to do so in a hands-on event over a week with other people makes the experience that much better.
I'm looking forward to seeing how many are going to participate, and see if Don's class begins to turn into a yearly event.
TC
Building a bamboo fly rod is so much fun, plus learning to do so in a hands-on event over a week with other people makes the experience that much better.
I'm looking forward to seeing how many are going to participate, and see if Don's class begins to turn into a yearly event.
TC
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