This specimen resembled several others of around the same size and perhaps the same species, which were pretty common in my February sample from the upper Yakima. Unfortunately, I misplaced the specimen before I could get it under a microscope for a definitive ID.
Baetis7 on Aug 25, 2014August 25th, 2014, 6:17 am EDT
I noticed that our local midge larvae are quite long and are either a green or somewhat tan color. I have tied a few to resemble what I am seeing but it seems as though the fish are keying in on smaller midge patterns. Does anyone ever tie a full sized midge larva and have success on it? I thought for sure the trout would take this pattern but I have been unsuccessful for the most part on this particular tie. I will include a pic here shortly. Perhaps a few of you could comment on this larva tie. Thanks!