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

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Pteronarcys californica

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

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Dorsal view of a Amphizoa (Amphizoidae) Beetle Larva from Sears Creek in Washington

This is the first of it's family I've seen, collected from a tiny, fishless stream in the Cascades. The three species of this genus all live in the Northwest and are predators that primarily eat stonefly nymphs Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019).

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SALMONFLY FESTIVAL on the Madison River

Wiflyfisher

Wisconsin

Posts: 622

Wiflyfisher on Jun 4, 2016June 4th, 2016, 6:15 am EDT

SALMONFLY FESTIVAL

WHEN:
Sunday, June 26th, 2016
8:00am - 6:00pm

WHERE:
Campfire Lodge
155 Campfire Lane
West Yellowsone, Montana
"On the Madison River between Hebgen & Quake Lakes"

EVENT:
- Raffle & Silent Auction featuring original artwork from Bern Sundell
- Manufacturer Reps from Hardy, Montana Fly Co., Hodgeman, Fenwick and more
- Chat with expert fly fishing guides from the Madison River & YNP areas
- Fly casting demonstrations & instructions
- Fly tying demonstrations from fly fishing legends: Bob Jacklin, Dave Reese & Kelly Galloup
- Fly Rod Casting Competition
- World famous Ennis artists Bern & Lexi Sundell

Proceeds benefiting Warriors Afield & the Madison River Foundation

John S.
https://WiFlyFisher.com