#salmonflies

[albagamefishing]

It is a stunning beat at Commonty. Big thanks to Ian Fraser a top ghillie. There are a couple of spots on the beat where the wading is lumpy. Re-detonated a life vest on the garden pool. We started to see fish showing below the Bend in the afternoon which was encouraging. No hook ups, but a hugely enjoyable couple of days, despite the biting North wind, sleet and cold temperatures. It’s a good example of ensuring you have plenty of warm layers. If you come to Fishing in Scottish summertime, the temperature was -1c this morning. 🥶 we were all using the Orvis Clearwater 15 foot double hand spey rods #orvisclearwaterspey which were superb and made light work of a north wind blowing straight into our faces. . . . . . . #riverdee #deeside #royaldeeside #salmonfishing #orvisuk #orvis #orvisclearwater #albagamefishing #salmonflies (at River Dee, Aberdeenshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrfY_vgt6Yu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flickinfeathers]

In this month's patreon supporters tying classes we were looking at spey flies, we looked at the classic Lady Caroline and a Glasso Orange Heron.. To join future classes sign up at Www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers #flyfishing #flytying #fishing #salmonfly #speyflies #atlanticsalmonflies #classicflytying #ladycaroline #salmon https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-q5XAhRu7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reincarnival]

Salmonfly Fashion kit for anon!!

Baseball hat / Sunglasses / Striped shirt / Vest / Large reeds sew-on patch / Small reeds sew-on patch / Outdoor boots / Bug socks

[baldyeosang]

HOW DID THIS FUCKING GOANT BUG GET IN MY ROOOOOM

[thensson]

I hear the cicadas in summer nights

Hosho McCreesh || Cicadas, Vincent van Gogh || Vespers, Louise Glück || The Complete Encyclopedia of the Animal World, Oxford Scientific Films || Salmonfly Cicada (Platypedia Areolata), Edward S. Ross || Cicadas, Lisel Mueller || Moths, Jennifer O'Grady || @nevver || The World in the Evening, Rachel Sherwood

[todaysbug]

October 18th, 2023

Giant Salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica)

Class: Insecta

Distribution: Western North America, from the coast to the Sierra-Nevada mountains, northward to Alaska and Yukon and southward to Mexico.

Habitat: Nymphs live on the bottom of fast-moving, well-oxygenated rocky rivers. Adults can be found along shoreline vegetation and rocks.

Diet: Detritivores; nymphs feed on organic matter found at the bottom of rivers that have collected in debris dams or behind boulders, such as decaying leaves. Adults eat very little, if at all.

Description: Salmonflies are the largest stonefly species on the west coast, reaching up to three inches in length at their adult stage. To get to this size, nymphs grow through anywhere from twelve to twenty instars over a span of three or four years. They accumulate in large groups at the shoreline just before emergence, before finally crawling onto shore for the final molt. This event is the highlight of the spring fishing season, as mature nymphs and adult salmonflies are often used as fishing bait.

Salmonflies belong to the order Plecoptera, or stoneflies, which are often used as indicators of water quality due to their intolerance of water pollution; their presence is an indicator of excellent water quality! For this reason, the presence of stonefly nymphs is often closely monitered, along with the abundance of other pollution-intolerant orders such as Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera (mayflies and caddisflies, respectively).

(First image by Sam McNally (adult), second by Bob Henricks (nymph))

[pelagodes]

look at this salmonfly cicada, so teeny. I’m still used to the bigger dog-days in Illinois lmao.

[kramlabs]

[bombcollar]

for the love of god someone help me identify this bug. it was long and silvery and crawling around near an area with a stream.

i am in great smoky mountains national park right now

mystery solved: it's a salmonfly

[thesingingbullfrog]

American Salmonfly

[pubz77]

A few doubles for the morning. All size 14 except one that's size 10. #salmonflies #irishsalmonflies #salmonfishingireland https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIUj3CDn2s/?igshid=slloszmz8uwm

[albagamefishing]

From the vice this morning a flame thrower variant on a single hook. Weee busy filling fly boxes in preparation for the busy season ahead. Nice work @cuillinrae our guide. Busy in Edinburgh creating these, while I crack on with admin in North Berwick. what would you rather be doing? . . . . . #flytying #salmonflies #veniardflytying #fullingmill #speyflies #rivertay #flytyingjunkie #albagamefishing (at North Berwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZhwfQtkpU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flickinfeathers]

First classic fly in a long time, the Durham Ranger on a vintage Pryce Tannat 2/0. Used subs for the Indian crow and chatterer. It's not horrendous but I definitely need to practise. #flyfishing #flytying #fishing #salmonfly #speyflies #atlanticsalmonflies #classicflytying #durhamranger https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXhPM6JkTr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reincarnival]

Jevil my dear acquaintance! Would it be possible to get an inbox check? Thank you kindly!

Sure thing, sure thing!! As with any of my inbox checks, the oldest requests are first and the most recent ones are last, as that's the same order I work in!!

While on the topic however, anybody who's requested a Care or Fashion kit is welcome to request anything else instead, if you don't wish to wait too, too long!!

Ghost Sheep Fashion kit

Count Bleck Names and Pronouns

Fae Rat Care kit

Fae Rat Fashion kit

Seraph-ranking angel Care kit

Haunted Gamecube Care kit

Yashiro Nene Care kit

Yashiro Nene Fashion kit

Karmisprite, Equimurasprite, Solyakasprite, and Fefdokasprite Classpects

Nature/academia Fashion kit

Elves' Fox Fashion kit

Princess Celestia Pokemon Team

Elsen Fashion kit

The Hunter (hollow knight) Fashion kit

Papyrus Care kit

Rouxls Kaard Pokemon team

Poll Dorset Sheep Names and Pronouns

Simon Petrikov Care kit

Ralsei Fashion kit

Salmonfly Fashion kit

Epcot Care kit

Angel Fashion kit (for 🐑)

Octopus Care kit

Roxy English Stimboard

Dove Strider Pokemon team

Kirin Care kit

Werecat Care kit

Dimentio Names and Pronouns

Angel Fashion kit (for anon)

Vessel/Goner Human Pokemon team

Hisuian Zoroark Fashion kit

[riverforged]

Arrived today from the UK. Richard Wheatley Loch Leven. #flybox #whatsinyourbox #flytying #flyfishing #troutflies #madeinengland #salmonflies #steelheadflies

[flyfishingpodcast]

Get ready for #alanticsalmon #salmon trip#greenhighlander #flyfishing #flytying #salmonflies