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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 Skwala (Perlodidae) (Large Springfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington

This Skwala nymph still has a couple months left to go before hatching, but it's still a good representative of its species, which was extremely abundant in my sample for a stonefly of this size. It's obvious why the Yakima is known for its Skwala hatch.

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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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Re: Are there trout in this stream?
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Apr 14, 2021
by Wbranch

Re: What Flies should I use?
In General Discussion by Adirman

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Apr 6, 2021
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Re: Euro Nymph Blank Advice
In General Discussion by Tangina20

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Feb 4, 2021
by Wbranch

Re: Best Streamer Rod
In Gear Talk by Dschmaier

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Jan 16, 2021
by Wbranch

Re: Anyone up for a western Alaska float trip?
In General Discussion by Sinktip555

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Jan 2, 2021
by Wbranch

Re: pmd nymph video tutorial
In Fly Tying by Coha

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Jan 2, 2021
by Wbranch

Re: UV Materials and if they really help ?
In Fly Tying by Tilman

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Dec 9, 2020
by Martinlf

Re: Small beatiful fish i got

In Fishing Reports by Tomlove007

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Dec 7, 2020
by Wbranch

Re: What do I have, what do I need?
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Dec 4, 2020
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Re: How to tie Sawyer’s Killer Bug
In Fly Tying by Coha

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Dec 4, 2020
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Re: Mop flies, would you use them?
In General Discussion by Red_green_h

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Nov 17, 2020
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Re: Susquehanna Slabs

In the Photography Board by Wbranch

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Nov 16, 2020
by Wbranch

Re: MIDGES: who's got a good pattern that works consistently?
In General Discussion by Jmd123

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Nov 14, 2020
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Re: traditional streamers- still in use?
In General Discussion by Roguerat

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Oct 6, 2020
by Brian314

Re: fall colors

In Fishing Reports by Partsman

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Oct 5, 2020
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Re: Emerald shiner steehead

Little hen

Average PA steelhead

Big buck all colored up - 30".

You will note these are just 2D eyes. I now only use 3D eyes

I don't know if the addition of the lateral line is really required. But adding them is pretty easy so I keep doing it. It appears this fly doesn't have it.

In Fly Tying Photos by Wbranch

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Oct 2, 2020
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Re: Emerald shiners
In General Discussion by Wbranch

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Oct 2, 2020
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Re: Traditonal streamers

+ 10

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Completed Mickey Finn's w/plastic JC

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Aug 24, 2020
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Re: Yellowstone's Slough Creek Backcountry, 2020, Day 2
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Aug 22, 2020
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Re: Fly line confusion please help
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Jul 31, 2020
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Re: Looking for a leader formula...
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Re: Caddis query
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May 18, 2020
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Re: Looking for a silk fly line
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May 18, 2020
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Re: This is just WRONG

The (AWFUL) view out my front window right now

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May 10, 2020
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Re: Fly Fishing Reel
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Apr 14, 2020
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Re: Shelter in Place
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Apr 5, 2020
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Re: The Coppler Creek canyon - some nice pics from last fall to help you survive the Apocalypse

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It started with blue mushrooms on my lawn...don't know what these are!

White oaks were amazing last fall

Brilliant color everywhere!

This is a chunk of the Alpena State Forest, right across the road from me

No, it's not the Virgin Mary...and I didn't know we had macaws in Michigan!

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Apr 4, 2020
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Re: Salmon smolt

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Feb 27, 2020
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Re: gang hooks for worms with 4 pd. line and tiny hooks
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Feb 27, 2020
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Re: Caught a nymph on a Nymph?!

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Feb 19, 2020
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Re: Your thoughts on fly clips?
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Re: Rod recommendations in Santa Fe area
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Feb 12, 2020
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Re: Edwards Run
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Feb 11, 2020
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Re: This One is for Matt

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Feb 7, 2020
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Re: Merry Christmas Troutnuts
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Dec 21, 2019
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Dec 17, 2019
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