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Updates from August 10, 2011

Closeup insects by Bnewell from the Touchet River in Washington

Pteronarcys californica (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly NymphPteronarcys californica (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Nymph View 2 PicturesHere are two size classes of Pteronarcys nymphs. These probably represent two different generations. The largest will probably emerge next spring and the other in two years. There is probably another generation, smaller, I did not collect. In a Canadian study they discovered Pteronarcys eggs do not all hatch simultaneously but hatch for a period of nearly two years, making their egg/nymphal life 5 years. The other photo is of a curled nymph, a typical response to disturbance.
Collected August 10, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 10, 2011
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Updates from August 9, 2011

Underwater photos by Bnewell from the Touchet River in Washington

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This is a tailed frog, genus Ascaphus that lives in cold fast streams of the west. Perhaps this critter is one reason that leech flies work in some trout streams. From the Touchet River in Washington.
This is a tailed frog, genus Ascaphus that lives in cold fast streams of the west. Perhaps this critter is one reason that leech flies work in some trout streams.
StateWashington
LocationTouchet River
Date TakenAug 9, 2011
Date AddedAug 9, 2011
AuthorBnewell
CameraNIKON D300

Closeup insects by Bnewell from the Touchet River in Washington

Calineuria californica (Golden Stone) Stonefly NymphCalineuria californica (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph View 1 Pictures
Collected August 9, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 9, 2011
Drunella coloradensis (Small Western Green Drake) Mayfly NymphDrunella coloradensis (Small Western Green Drake) Mayfly Nymph View 1 Pictures
Collected August 9, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 9, 2011
Drunella coloradensis (Small Western Green Drake) Mayfly NymphDrunella coloradensis (Small Western Green Drake) Mayfly Nymph View 1 Pictures
Collected August 9, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 9, 2011
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Day float on the Chatanika River

By Troutnut on August 6th, 2011
I headed out with a friend & his canoe to float the Chatanika River. It's a popular river to float, so naturally it wouldn't be adventurous unless we decided to do something crazy, like float dozens of miles upstream from where people usually put in. We had some fine dragging and even a little bit of paddling, and many remote pools held eager grayling that rarely see a fly.

Photos by Troutnut from the Chatanika River in Alaska

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Underwater photos by Troutnut from the Chatanika River in Alaska

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This simple rubber-legged foam beetle is one of my favorite flies for Arctic grayling. It's quick to tie so I don't mind losing one or two on snags. It's durable, so one fly can last a hundred fish or more. It never needs floatant to ride the surface well. Most importantly, it catches fish, although grayling often hit almost anything. The bold profile and attention-grabbing plop of the beetle, I think, draw fish from farther away than a more subtle fly might, and it often draws unusually savage strikes. From the Chatanika River in Alaska.
This simple rubber-legged foam beetle is one of my favorite flies for Arctic grayling. It's quick to tie so I don't mind losing one or two on snags. It's durable, so one fly can last a hundred fish or more. It never needs floatant to ride the surface well. Most importantly, it catches fish, although grayling often hit almost anything. The bold profile and attention-grabbing plop of the beetle, I think, draw fish from farther away than a more subtle fly might, and it often draws unusually savage strikes.
StateAlaska
LocationChatanika River
Date TakenAug 6, 2011
Date AddedAug 7, 2011
AuthorTroutnut
CameraCanon PowerShot D10
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From the Chatanika River in Alaska.
StateAlaska
LocationChatanika River
Date TakenAug 6, 2011
Date AddedAug 7, 2011
AuthorTroutnut
CameraCanon PowerShot D10
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Updates from August 4, 2011

Closeup insects by Bnewell from Rainbow Lake in Washington

Siphlonurus occidentalis (Gray Drake) Mayfly NymphSiphlonurus occidentalis (Gray Drake) Mayfly Nymph View 2 Pictures
Collected August 4, 2011 from Rainbow Lake in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 4, 2011
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Updates from August 3, 2011

Closeup insects by Bnewell from the Touchet River in Washington

Female Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly AdultFemale Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult View 3 PicturesI think this is one of the most poorly understood of the golden stoneflies. It is rare to see any articles about it or fishing the hatch. It emerges late in summer usually on medium to large rivers.The adults are quite secretive but it is something to see the adults run across the water surface. These guys can really run. The males have short wings.The females are up to 1 1/4 inch long rivaling the salmonfly as the largest adult stonefly in the west.The adults are not real golden in color, especially the females which are more of an off yellow to off white abdomen. In handling the adults it is obvious that they shun direct sunlight. I find them by turning over rocks close to the water's edge.
Collected August 3, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 3, 2011
Male Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly AdultMale Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult View 2 PicturesThe males have these abbreviated wings. I doubt they can fly but they can run faster than any stonefly I have seen. The also have an interesting habit of jumping.
Collected August 3, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 3, 2011
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