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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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As far as I can tell, this species has only previously been reported from one site in Oregon along the Columbia gorge. However, the key characteristics are fairly unmistakable in all except for one minor detail:
— 4 small yellow spots on frons visible in photos
— Narrow occipital spinule row curves forward (but doesn’t quite meet on stem of ecdysial suture, as it's supposed to in this species)
— Short spinules on anterior margin of front legs
— Short rposterior row of blunt spinules on abdominal tergae, rather than elongated spinules dorsally
I caught several of these mature nymphs in the fishless, tiny headwaters of a creek high in the Wenatchee Mountains.
— 4 small yellow spots on frons visible in photos
— Narrow occipital spinule row curves forward (but doesn’t quite meet on stem of ecdysial suture, as it's supposed to in this species)
— Short spinules on anterior margin of front legs
— Short rposterior row of blunt spinules on abdominal tergae, rather than elongated spinules dorsally
I caught several of these mature nymphs in the fishless, tiny headwaters of a creek high in the Wenatchee Mountains.
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Martins on Mar 9, 2016March 9th, 2016, 6:57 am EST
couldn't wait any longer for spring. took out my 2wt to the local lake to fish for bows. fish are there but they are deep, 12ft. or so.can't find sinking line for a 2 wt. any ideas, besides going to a larger rod system
Martin s.
Wbranch on Mar 11, 2016March 11th, 2016, 12:44 am EST
You can buy lead core sink tips with loops on either end. Loop one end to the end of your fly line and tie a Perfection loop a piece of tippet and loop it to the other loop.
If you don't like the idea of lead core you could always buy a cheap level sinking line and whip finish a loop on either end and use it as mentioned above.
If you don't like the idea of lead core you could always buy a cheap level sinking line and whip finish a loop on either end and use it as mentioned above.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Martins on Mar 13, 2016March 13th, 2016, 7:02 am EDT
thanks for your reply, I have sinking tips, they cast great with my 5 & 7wt, but seem to be to overburdening for my 2 wt. to cast affectively. But it dose the job when trolling from a boat. It seems that if casting is going to be my objective, than a heavier rod will have to do. Sadly it isn't near as enjoyable as targeting fish with an ultra lite.
Martin s.
Wbranch on Mar 13, 2016March 13th, 2016, 10:11 am EDT
I have another idea and don't know why I didn't think of it before - buy a couple of those Rio Versi leaders. They come in different lengths and weights so I'd bet you could find a combination that will work for your light rod setup. Worst case you might have to recognize the #2 is just too light and go to a #4 which I would still consider a very light rod.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Stokes on Mar 15, 2016March 15th, 2016, 4:21 pm EDT
Can you find a 3 wt line with a sinking tip? Might work with the 2 wt rod.
Martins on Mar 16, 2016March 16th, 2016, 7:37 am EDT
thanks guys for your thoughts, ill check with orvis on a #3 weight forward, but there isn't a lot of options for a #2. its designed for dry flies. I enjoy its feel so much that I tend to push its limitations. thanks again and fish on.....
Martin s.
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