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Gomphus dragonfly emergence

Fishing Tips, Photo Gallery

Hello The live insect display at the 2015 Fly Symposium included many species and numerous specimens, including Gomphus dragonfly nymphs. At the completion of the show, all of the insects were transferred to an aquarium for observation and photos. The Gomphus nymphs...

Stonefly moult photos

Fishing Tips, Photo Gallery

Hello The moult of two species of Stonefly has been observed. The Giant Stonefly (Salmonfly) was observed at the time of moult. By the time a camera was activated, it had completed the moult and was beside it’s shuck. The shuck of the second species was not seen, but...
Kool Aid Dyeing

Kool Aid Dyeing

Fishing Tips, Fly Tying

**Direct from John Kent** When I first developed the Pumpkinhead it became quickly and abundantly clear that it was impossible to find the appropriate hackle to mass produce this pattern and I would have to buy natural coloured hackle and dye it myself. For the first...

Very good lookin ‘R bow’

Fishing Tips

Hello All :  Just letting you all know the Slocan Drift was another great success.   All had a great time and no one lost.   Fish were abundant, seems like the river is coming back.  Lots of good looking juvenile fish were caught.  Juvies grow into big adults, lets...

Columbia River Hatches are on

Fishing Tips

Hello all :   just a couple notes of interest.   One flyclub member was spotted haveing way too much fun last nite.   In a couple pics note the hatch on top of the water.  My guess is the famous Columbia River caddis hatch is on for 2011.  Took a long time but its...