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

Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

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

A beautiful braided reach of the Sag River, with the Philip Smith Mountains in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in the background.

From the Sagavanirktok River in Alaska

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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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Forum Posts By Wbranch

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Re: New flyline set up
In Gear Talk by David82nd

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Jun 12, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Gilboa, NY
In General Discussion by Davezap

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Jun 11, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: West Branch Delaware

In Fishing Reports by Wbranch

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Jun 5, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Did you ever wonder
In General Discussion by David82nd

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Jun 2, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: How's everyone's time on the river going
In General Discussion by David82nd

7

May 29, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Survey for swiss fly fishing reel maker
In Gear Talk by Swisssagar

6

May 20, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: The New Abel Super Series
In Gear Talk by Offsmike

1

Apr 28, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: euro nymphing leader question
In Gear Talk by Dale1386

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Apr 25, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Lost my Brodin net - Ugh!
In General Discussion by Wbranch

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Apr 22, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Old Fly Reel
In Gear Talk by Kevcarr59

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Mar 11, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Steelhead coloration

+ 5

Very Bright Hen

Resident Rainbow - Salmon River NY

Very colored up PA steelhead - mid November

Quite bright fish

Nice fresh steelie

In the Photography Board by Wbranch

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Mar 6, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Bigger Fly for bigger trout?
In General Discussion by WI_Fisher

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Mar 4, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Should have known
In Beginner Help by Iasgair

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Mar 3, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: fished but not enough time on water
In Beginner Help by LBrain

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Mar 3, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: U V head cement
In Fly Tying by Flytyerinpa

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Feb 23, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Identify flies/hook size
In General Discussion by Sadie01

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Feb 18, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Sage Rod ID
In Beginner Help by Jebatty

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Jan 27, 2017
by Wbranch

Re: Pale Watery Dun
In Fly Tying by Flytyerinpa

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Dec 21, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Whiting 4 B's Coachman Brown Hen Capes
In Fly Tying by Wiflyfisher

1

Dec 20, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: uv glue substitute.
In Fly Tying by Partsman

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Nov 29, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Streamer trout

+ 11

In the Photography Board by Wbranch

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Nov 17, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Whiting Gold Saddle
In General Discussion by Flytyerinpa

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Sep 30, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Miniscule biting insect
In General Discussion by Wbranch

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Sep 19, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: The drought is over and some pretty fishies are biting

A very richly colored pond brookie

Very pretty rainbow, biggest from the Pine in four years!

Joe-pye-weed on the banks of the Pine

Spotted touch-me-not on the banks of the Pine

In the Photography Board by Jmd123

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Sep 6, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Tigers in driftless?
In the Photography Board by WiScott

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Sep 6, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Mustad hooks for sale
In General Discussion by TNEAL

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Aug 18, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: The best fly fishing gear
In Gear Talk by RiseUpDagon

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Jul 18, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Sexy Shad Clouser Minnow
In Fly Tying by Mcflyangler

1

Jun 10, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Oh boy...what a week

+ 5

What happens when you forget the kayak is on top of the car...and then you try to fix it yourself

Oh, this is not good

Well this isn't good either!

Did catch a few trout for my troubles, thank goodness...on a #12 Royal Wulff

Cranberry viburnum on the Rifle

In the Photography Board by Jmd123

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Jun 8, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Hip Waders
In Gear Talk by Stevo

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May 16, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: FLY FISHING IN PATAGONIA - Story and Pictures of an Epic Trip

Brown taken on a mouse fly at dark!!!

A huge rainbow that ate my streamer, "streamalouche" as it is called locally, and a fish i will never forget!

Monster bow i was lucky enough to land on our afternoon floating the Chimeuin River. an absolute beauty.

I love this shot of my wife landing a bruiser rainbow (trucha arcoiris locally) on the mighty Chimeuin River

In Fishing Reports by Pmack6

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Apr 13, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: First dry fly fish of 2016

In Fishing Reports by Wbranch

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Apr 7, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: No not another Grannom!!
In Fly Tying by Wbranch

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Mar 11, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Need your photos
In General Discussion by Tmeyer65

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Jan 21, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Ephemerella dorothea infrequens ?

+ 2

In the Identify This! Board by Millcreek

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Jan 8, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: Favorite lure for stocked rainbow trout?
In General Discussion by R0dney

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Jan 4, 2016
by Wbranch

Re: switch rod time
In Gear Talk by Roguerat

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Dec 13, 2015
by Wbranch

Re: Private vs. Public
In General Discussion by Dfroeh

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Dec 11, 2015
by Wbranch

Re: Favorite strike indicators?
In Gear Talk by Cptenn94

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Nov 19, 2015
by Wbranch

Re: Back to Elk Creek
In Fishing Reports by Wbranch

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Nov 18, 2015
by Wbranch

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