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

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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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Dorsal view of a Pycnopsyche guttifera (Limnephilidae) (Great Autumn Brown Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.

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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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Dennis Skarka RIP

Adirman

Monticello, NY

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Adirman on Mar 3, 2019March 3rd, 2019, 3:19 am EST

I just learned of Dennisâ€™ passing this am ; sadly, he passed on 2/14. For those of us in the catskills who frequented his flyshop In Roscoe, he will be sorely missed. RIP Dennis â˜¹ï¸

Martinlf

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Palmyra PA

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Martinlf on Mar 3, 2019March 3rd, 2019, 4:29 am EST

Sorry to hear this. A friend in a local shop is a special thing. I am sure he will be missed by many.

"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"

--Fred Chappell

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BoulderWork on Mar 3, 2019March 3rd, 2019, 10:15 pm EST

I agree. This is a loss and I will miss his wit, insight and his larger than life persona. Truly enjoyed watching him tie flies at the vice near front of shop and opportunity to learn about designs, and the fisheries.

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