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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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BDK on Jun 3, 2014June 3rd, 2014, 9:50 am EDT
We where using a seine this weekend there where alot of these in the river can not identify it . Help would be most appreciated
Entoman on Jun 3, 2014June 3rd, 2014, 12:25 pm EDT
Welcome to the forum, BDK.
Those are Isonychia (Leadwing Coachman) mayfly nymphs.
Those are Isonychia (Leadwing Coachman) mayfly nymphs.
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PaulRoberts on Jun 3, 2014June 3rd, 2014, 6:00 pm EDT
Yes! Strong swimmers they are. Welcome.