Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

Blue-winged Olives
Baetis

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.

We were lucky to be able to fish through this storm as it skirted around us to the north, giving us just enough clouds to prompt a BWO hatch but keeping the lighting at a safe distance.

From Slough Creek in Wyoming

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Case view of a Limnephilus (Limnephilidae) (Summer Flier Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This seems to be a young larva of Limnephilus. Although not clear in the picture, several ventral abdominal segments have chloride epithelia.

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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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Fishing Rod Suggestions

Princemoga
India

Posts: 1

Princemoga on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 3:47 am EDT

Looking to buy a new fishing rod. Need some good suggestions.. Previously I was using Shakespeare Travelmate 6â€™6â€³ Rod. I want to upgrade to a new brand.
I found this list . They have amazing rods with awesome amazon ratings.

Adirman

Monticello, NY

Posts: 479

Adirman on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 4:31 am EDT

This is for small streams i assume?

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

Posts: 2635

Wbranch on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 5:50 am EDT

Princemoga,

Are we talking about spinning rods or fly rods? What are you fishing for, masheer?

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Snowbeeusa

El Monte, CA

Posts: 1

Snowbeeusa on Apr 16, 2018April 16th, 2018, 5:58 am EDT

If it's a fly rod you're looking for..... perhaps a 6' 2wt fly rod. That would be a very light rod and good for area's where you were using the Shakespeare Travelmate.

Snowbee has a inexpensive 6' 2wt classic rod you might check out

GoldenTroutDude

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

Posts: 2635

Wbranch on Apr 16, 2018April 16th, 2018, 11:11 am EDT

If it's a fly rod you're looking for..... perhaps a 6' 2wt fly rod. That would be a very light rod and good for area's where you were using the Shakespeare Travelmate.

Snowbee has a inexpensive 6' 2wt classic rod you might check out

Hmm, first post and it appears to be a blatant ad to sell fly rods.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Kevinspear
1489 Locust View Drive San Francisco, CA 94103

Posts: 1

Kevinspear on Oct 27, 2018October 27th, 2018, 2:39 am EDT

Interesting topic...

Troutbum32

New Zealand

Posts: 5

Troutbum32 on Jan 10, 2020January 10th, 2020, 7:04 am EST

If you want something that's going to last I recommend one from Sage. A lot of professionals use them and the warranties last a lifetime there's a round-up of all Sage rods here: https://flyfisherpro.com/gear/rods/sage-fly-rods/

20 Years Fly Fishing in New Zealand and abroad.

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

Posts: 2635

Wbranch on Jan 17, 2020January 17th, 2020, 4:24 pm EST

Hello Troutbum32,

What's up mate?

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Gene_PA