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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

Dorsal view of a Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph from the East Fork Issaquah Creek in Washington
This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.
27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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Lastchance
Portage, PA

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Lastchance on Mar 6, 2015March 6th, 2015, 3:21 pm EST
I've read the discussion here and people really seem to like Collins Hackle and Herbert Minor feathers for dry fly tying. Anyone ever try the Commercial Grade Deal from Collins, the Commercial Grab Bag for $60? That includes four capes of their choice.
Crepuscular
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Boiling Springs, PA

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Crepuscular on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 2:03 am EST
No, I'm always looking for a specific color
TNEAL
GRAYLING. MICHIGAN

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TNEAL on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 4:51 am EST
I have. It's a great deal with a lot of quality hackle for $60. The only drawback is you can't name your color.

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