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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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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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Martinlf on Jul 13, 2007July 13th, 2007, 10:54 am EDT
There once was an angler called John
Whose favorite cry was "Fish On!"
When his bamboo he cast,
To his flies as they passed,
The fish said, "Hey, tied by the Don."
Thanks for the hospitality, JAD.
Whose favorite cry was "Fish On!"
When his bamboo he cast,
To his flies as they passed,
The fish said, "Hey, tied by the Don."
Thanks for the hospitality, JAD.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
JOHNW on Jul 14, 2007July 14th, 2007, 6:18 am EDT
JAD,
Are you a bamboo guy also? We need to talk!!!!!!!
JW
Are you a bamboo guy also? We need to talk!!!!!!!
JW
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn
Martinlf on Jul 14, 2007July 14th, 2007, 6:27 am EDT
Yes he is. I thought you two should get together. John may be out of town for a while, but I am sure you'll get an enthusiastic response when he gets back. One of his friends makes bamboo rods also.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
JOHNW on Jul 14, 2007July 14th, 2007, 10:55 am EDT
At the moment I have three in my collection all of which can cover tha gammut of small to mid sized trout streams. Although I have fished my 7'6" on the West Branch it does not have quite enough length to control the line on the water as well as I'd like. Which when you are able to cast 55-60' with relative ease you need all of the mending ability you can get.
JW
JW
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn
Flybyknight on Jul 14, 2007July 14th, 2007, 9:55 pm EDT
Hi All, I'm the proud owner of an early, and I mean early, Walt Carpenter creation that he custom made for me. Anyone hear from him lately?
Dick
Dick
Lightly on the dimpling eddy fling;
the hypocritic fly's unruffled wing.
Thomas Scott
the hypocritic fly's unruffled wing.
Thomas Scott
JOHNW on Jul 15, 2007July 15th, 2007, 6:18 am EDT
All of my rods are Dietrich Bros. Dream Catchers. However I have fished several Sweetwater's (George Mauer), a Young Parabolic, a Leonard 50, and a few Paynes the model of which I can't recall.
It is amazing what a skilled builder can do. I have fished bamboo with characteristics of graphite (except for the weight).
JW
It is amazing what a skilled builder can do. I have fished bamboo with characteristics of graphite (except for the weight).
JW
"old habits are hard to kill once you have gray in your beard" -Old Red Barn
JAD on Jul 17, 2007July 17th, 2007, 2:26 pm EDT
Hello all
There once was an angler called Louis
Whose favorite cry was 1 we have them surrounded.
2 Hes a mean fish -- John
3 My waders are leaking again
4 Pass the chicken please
When the fly that he cast,disappeared at last
The fish said-- what happened to the long line release.
Best that I can do.
I like fish en with the best, and I did.
JaD
They fasten red (crimson red) wool around a hook, and fix onto the wool two feathers which grow under a cock’s wattles, and which in colour are like wax.
Radcliffe's Fishing from the Earliest Times,
Troutnut on Jul 18, 2007July 18th, 2007, 12:50 pm EDT
I'm liking this limerick rule!
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Martinlf on Jul 18, 2007July 18th, 2007, 2:33 pm EDT
John, that's four favorite cries. But you accurately summarized my initial overconfidence, my ire at that fish that would rise to everything except my fly, my damp socks, and my healthy appetite. Also thanks for documenting the fact that I can land a fish. Every now and then, that is. Did the photo come out?
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
JAD on Jul 19, 2007July 19th, 2007, 1:34 pm EDT
Yes Louis------we have your word and my ------Picture
Cheers
JaD
They fasten red (crimson red) wool around a hook, and fix onto the wool two feathers which grow under a cock’s wattles, and which in colour are like wax.
Radcliffe's Fishing from the Earliest Times,
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