Trout bums: Dumbest fish in America Jun 29, 2009
No mayflies or other bugs you may think as trout staples are to be seen. Minnows and other baitfish are sparse. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
John Rupkey: There are lots of varmints on Latsch Jun 18, 2009
Among the other animals I have seen on Latsch Island are the following: eagles, crows, deer, toads, frogs, fireflies, dragonflies, a family of red foxes, grackles, geese, northern water snakes, garter snakes, orioles, finches, juncos, mice, ants, beetles, worms, hawks, owls, mourning doves, squirrels, skunks, bats, woodpeckers, clever little river otters, rabbits, hummingbirds, wasps, hornets, bees, turtles, turkeys, sparrows, starlings, butterflies, mayflies, cicadas, wolf spiders, fishing... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Butte man lands Big Hole lunker Jun 16, 2009
To reach those portly sizes, Oswald said the big browns eat other fish while also having "unique genetics" that allows them to focus on gobbling fish rather than slurping caddis and mayflies from the surface like an average brown that would likely reach a maximum length of 19. 5 inches. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brook Trout on the Fly May 30, 2009
There they wait for mayfly nymphs (the larval stage of mayflies), or any other underwater foods ... Mayflies and caddisflies are their main food, but midges and golden stoneflies also make up part of their diet. (Suite101.com)
Better than the real thing - Bitterroot man’s hyper-realistic foam flies have caught on across the world May 29, 2009
And with the help of tools available from his Stevensville company, River Road Creations Inc., you can reproduce this fly pattern - called Tomsu s Supreme Hopper - and a host of other innovative foam flies ranging from tiny size 20 trico mayflies to mega-sized creatures designed to dupe bass and saltwater denizens. Tomsu and his wife Kathi formed their company as a hobby business 11 years ago after moving to the Bitterroot Valley from Texas. (Missoulian, MT)
Lake lessons May 28, 2009
"So we can go fast,'' said Cheyenne Barger, 12. "I think this is really awesome, except for the bugs,'' she said, at a station where the worms and mayflies did nothing for her. At another station, they learned from Sea Grant coastal outreach specialist Sara Gris, 25, an Erie native now living in Harrisburg, that the Great Lakes is now home to 185 invasive, or non-native, species, with the trend that one enters the waters every six to eight months. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fishing report May 21, 2009
Mayflies are starting to come off. Don's, Lewistown. (Montana Standard, MT)
Why poetry will never leave us May 9, 2009
The Wilbur phrase that caught me this time, and took me back to when I was first under his spell, came from a little poem about mayflies ... He preferred to write about mayflies. (BBC News -- UK)
Few food items are more attractive to trout than wounded minnows (Today) Mar 29, 2009
In natural conditions about 90 percent of a trout's diet is bugs: mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies and other insects in adult and larval form, and terrestrial invertebrates that fall into the water ... "But if a minnow is easy to get, it's a large food item and is more energy efficient than gathering many smaller food items. One minnow equals [the nutritional value of] how many mayflies? How many stoneflies? But only if it's easy to get.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Salamander Decline Found In Central America Feb 11, 2009
(May 21, 2008) The description of an ancient amphibian that millions of years ago swam in quiet pools and caught mayflies on the surrounding land in Texas has set to rest one of the greatest current controversies. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Darwin celebrated, despite controversy, on 200th birthday Feb 10, 2009
The religious climate of Darwin's day favored "special creation," the belief that all species, from mayflies to manatees to mankind, were created separately by a higher power. Historians agree that Darwin feared the controversy that would attach to his name with the public release of this idea ("It is like confessing a murder," he wrote to the botanist John Dalton Hooker. (USA Today -- Tech)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Feb 8, 2009
At monthly members meeting of Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited, Penn State entomologist Greg Hoover speaks about identification of the immature and adult mayflies. 7 p.m. Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Clairton Blvd., (Rt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The Apprentice: Behind the scenes with Sir Alan Sugar Mar 25, 2008
Previous candidates - the gobby Saira Khan, the equable Tim Campbell, winner of Series 1, the audacious Ruth Badger, the scheming Katie Hopkins, the fractious Tre Azam - have gone on to have media careers of their own, though some have envied mayflies their longevity. And Sir Alan has been elevated from grumpy electronics and property magnate to grumpy national institution. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Weekend Calendar Mar 6, 2008
MUSIC Summercamp Battle of the Bands featuring Ephrain Zenh, Mad Monks, Mint Wad Willy, The Mayflies and Filling Space, 7 p.m., Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn , 7:30 p.m., Hancher Auditorium UI Piano Festival, Albert Tiu, piano, 8 p.m., Clapp Recital Hall , 9 p.m., Picador, 330 E. Washington Justin Crippen and the Revival, with Josh Misener, 9 p.m., Mill, 120 E. Burlington Nik Gruber, 10 p.m., Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert. THEATER , 8 p.m., E.C. Mabie Theatre, Theatre Building. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Ecological recovery in the spotlight at refuge talk Feb 15, 2008
The report, drafted by environmental experts in the United States and Canada, finds that species from lake sturgeon, lake whitefish and walleye to peregrine falcons, bald eagles and mayflies are returning to the once-depleted region. Pollution had once caused the decline of many animals in the area, but prevention and control efforts are turning that around. (The News-Herald)
E.M. SwiftVIEWPOINT Jan 28, 2008
Because, if history is any guide, they have the shelf life of beautiful mayflies. Top Photo Galleries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Visualizing can bring winter relief, and spring success Jan 17, 2008
I was visualizing rises, wind, warmth, sunlight, mayflies - everything I could remember about those frustrating periods - and thoroughly enjoying my voyage into sunny times when it struck me. Well, it wasn t actually a strike, more like an awareness that there d been lots of bugs, other than mayflies, popping out of the lake s surface ... I d noticed many small, brown Caddis among the hordes of mayflies. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
River, lake getting cleaner Jan 11, 2008
The efforts have spiked populations of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, lake sturgeon, lake whitefish, walleye and burrowing mayflies, the report says. Those animals had been either eliminated or adversely affected by pollution, said John Hartig, manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. (The News-Herald)
Our Evolving Present Dec 1, 2007
Mayflies in streams where trout were released now forage at night to avoid the fast-swimming predators. Many hundreds of herbivorous species have switched to novel, sometimes toxic, food sources introduced by humans and have come to specialize in consuming those new resources. (Scientific American)
Super-scorpion lifts lid on prehistoric creepy-crawlies Nov 22, 2007
About 50 million years before this dragonfly existed, the ancestors of the mayflies grew much bigger than today. One fossilised specimen called Bojophlebia unearthed in the Czech Republic had a wingspan of 45 centimetres. (Independent)
New Melones bass bite more like September Nov 17, 2007
Woolly Bugger, sparrow nymphs, nymphs, mayflies, Adams, and blue wing olive flies ... Bait fishermen can try inflated nightcrawlers, Gulp Power Bait and Gulp Nightcrawlers; and fly fishermen can work with Woolly Buggers, bee pattern flies, Adams, nymphs, hoppers, flying ants, mayflies and blue wing olives ... T he lake has been a hot spot for fly fishermen using flying ants, Woolly Buggers, mayflies, Adams, blue wing olives and nymphs. (The Union Democrat)
Surprise - cleaner sewerage, more flies Nov 13, 2007
The discharge of poorly treated sewage into local waterways had left the creeks uninhabitable for many types of stonefly and other insects such as mayflies, caddisflies and dobsonflies that made up the bottom of the food chain ... For example, when once only five types of mayflies could be found in the water that runs down the Leura Cascades, now there are 10 types. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Preliminary study: Removing roads improves wildlife habitat Nov 10, 2007
Hannah Van Arsdell, a University of Montana sophomore, gathers mayflies, stoneflies and other macroinvertebrates from the Lochsa River in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho on Friday afternoon. Van Arsdell and her classmates were learning about the beneficial effects of removing old logging roads from the forest. (Missoulian, MT)
Melones, Camanche giving up nice trout Nov 3, 2007
Fly fishermen have had success using Woolly Buggers, sparrow nymphs, Adams, mayflies, nymphs, and ant patterns ... Bait fishermen should try Gulp Power Bait, inflated nightcrawlers and Gulp Nightcrawlers; Fly fishermen should try bee patterns, ants, Woolly Buggers, nymphs, mayflies, Adams and blue wing olive flies; and lure fishermen should try Rapalas, Panther Martin spinners and Rooster Tails ... It's still hot for the fly fishermen using Adams, nymphs, Woolly Buggers, mayflies and flying... (The Union Democrat)
Fishing is never simple Oct 23, 2007
The dark sky, the snow, the time of year, the hatching mayflies - they all do a better job of explaining my presence than I can. They posit an angler and, for better or worse, that angler is me. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Mother Lode fishing report Oct 20, 2007
Fly fishing good too with bead headwoolly buggers, mayflies or nymphs. North Fork Stanislaus: Still a chance for a big Brown trout. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Incubating awareness: Watershed Education Network teaches students, teachers about streambed research Oct 17, 2007
Mayflies and stoneflies need clean, pollution-free streams. Snails and worms can tolerate more impurities, such as fertilizer or hot-tub chlorine. (Missoulian, MT)
Fishing -- Land swap marks latest step to improve Youghiogheny River watershed Oct 14, 2007
"We began documenting natural reproduction in August 2001. We also saw increased diversity and abundance of aquatic insects, including acid-sensitive mayflies.". That same year, Chestnut Ridge TU built a state-funded anoxic limestone drain to further neutralize flow and augment, but not replace, regular applications of alkaline sand. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sabathia, Carmona Indians' prized 1-2 punch Oct 13, 2007
Even greater composure was evident the following evening when the dreaded mayflies barraged the players at Jacobs Field. The bugs were everywhere, though Yankee fans will attempt to convince you that only Joba Chamberlain had to deal with them. (Boston Globe)
Cool weather perks up German browns Sep 22, 2007
Fly fishermen have had success using hoppers, nymphs, mayflies, stimulators, Adams, Caddis, humpies, and Woolly Buggers ... For fly fishermen, the best bets are Woolly Buggers, Caddis, sparrow nymphs, Adams and mayflies. (The Union Democrat)
Bugged by dirty waters, volunteers come out to help Sep 15, 2007
By Tim Stelloh Staff Writer Published September 15 2007 Mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies are the canaries in the coal mine of Connecticut rivers and streams. And volunteers are readying to track them to assist the state Department of Environmental Protection in monitoring the health of the state's 5,800 miles of watercourses. (Stamford Advocate)
Kokes aggressive as water level falls Sep 15, 2007
Fly fishermen have hadsuccess using Woolly Buggers, Caddis, Stimulators, nymphs, hoppers, mayflies, sparrow nymphs and Adams flies ... Lure casters like Rapalas, Kastmasters, and Panther Martin spinners, and fly fishermen are working hoppers, Caddis, nymphs, mosquitoes, Woolly Buggers, mayflies and Adams ... Lure casters are going with Panther Martins, Rapalas and Kastmasters, while fly fishermen have had success using Stimulators, hoppers, Woolly Buggers, nymphs, mayflies, Caddis and Adams. (The Union Democrat)
Fish are hopping on Rock Creek, Flathead Lake Sep 14, 2007
If we ever get any rain, the mayflies will still hatch and fly, and the big orange caddis hatch has also started. "On the creek your best bet to fish these flies is with a nymph. I recommend a size 8 orange serendipity to imitate these caddis," says Persico. (Missoulian, MT)
Rivers still productive for persistent anglers Aug 18, 2007
Bait casters prefer split-shotting crickets, nightcrawlers, Gulp Eggs and Gulp Nightcrawlers, while fly fishermen have been doing well with hoppers, nymphs, mayflies, Stimulators, Adams and Woolly Buggers ... Bait casters are going with inflated nightcrawlers, Gulp Power Bait, and floating Power Eggs; lure casters with Kastmasters, Rapalas, and Panther Martin spinners; and fly casters with bead head Woolly Buggers, nymphs, hoppers and mayflies. (The Union Democrat)
Fishing high mountain lakes a passion for one reporter Aug 16, 2007
I ve seen massive swarms of mayflies hovering above the water, with trout feasting below. And I ve seen lakes where, as evening falls, it appears that it s raining because the rises were so intense throughout the lake. (Montana Standard, MT)
He teaches how to fish, and where to fish in northern Minn. Aug 9, 2007
Kaufman and Peterson have come to be here on this late June evening because the Hexagenia mayflies should be hatching ... Hexagenia mayflies hatch late in the evening ... A few mayflies appear on the surface. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bumanns become bats' myth-busters Aug 5, 2007
It's a safe bet the bats foraged for insects moths, mosquitos, gnats and mayflies before returning at daylight to rest. The Bumanns give the bats privacy out of concern that people who don't understand bats could harm the small creatures. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PyeongChang: Melted dreams Jul 10, 2007
I wore a light shirt in the afternoon and mayflies hatched from the water. The ground was barren, brown and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspection team was arriving the upcoming weekend. (Asia Times Online)
Insects are bothersome but a good sign Jun 22, 2007
The mayflies have been hatching, leaving their watery birthplace to mate and, inevitably, congregate around man-made light ... Mayflies are generally indicative of clean water, said Dr. Ken Klemow, professor of biology at Wilkes University ... The river supports more than 40 species of the insects most people call mayflies, said Dr. Brian Mangan, a King s College associate professor of environmental science and ecology who has studied the Susquehanna for 25 years. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Famous five: Why The Traveling Wilburys are the ulimate supergroup Jun 21, 2007
Through the Sixties, supergroups hatched, flew briefly and then died, like mayflies seeking mates. Session musicians like Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield were elevated to serious player status by their "supersession" jams, while authentic stars like Clapton, Baker, Bruce and Winwood became global icons through the success of Cream and the deeply underwhelming Blind Faith project. (Belfast Telegraph)
USDA scientist predicts potential for young fish kill Jun 16, 2007
Large percentages of rainbow trout and mayflies could die when winter snows melt and release seven months of acidic coal plant emissions over an estimated three- to five-week period, said Mark Clark, a senior soil scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture ... Then mayflies would perish, an important link in lake and stream food chains. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Father's Day fishing derby in White Pines Jun 16, 2007
Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin, and Rooster Tail spinners, and fly casters should try woolly buggers, ants, nymphs and mayflies ... Fly casters should try ants, woolly buggers, and mayflies ... Fly casters have been successful using nymphs, ants, woolly buggers and mayflies. (The Union Democrat)
Oregon Recreation Report Jun 7, 2007
The best methods are lures and flies that mimic minnows or sculpin and flies that mimic caddisflies, mayflies and damselflies. Wading in this section is very challenging so wading belts, wading staffs, wading boots with studs and CO2 life jackets are recommended. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fishing: Cold spell impacts hatches, but expert predicts a dry-fly summer May 27, 2007
" A couple of the big golden mayflies were reported by Meck above Coburn on Penn's Creek, the premier Green Drake stream, a week ago. "The Green Drake [hatch] starts on Yellow Creek, usually around May 24, then comes to the Little Juniata and Penn's Creek about four days later," Meck said. "The last good Green Drake hatch is on Big Fishing Creek around June 10 ... " Besides the huge variety of mayflies and caddis flies on the water, anglers will find them in various stages, from nymph to emerger... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Outdoor Report May 24, 2007
Midge patterns in the morning, and mayflies mid afternoon until two or three will do the trick. Good dry fly and dry-dropper action throughout the day. (North County Times)
A time to heal May 20, 2007
So did the mayflies, cadis flies and wooly buggers. After finding his land legs, Dave Folkerts, an Army engineer from Nebraska, packed his rod and reel. (Helena Independent Record)
Climate Change Impacts Stream Life May 6, 2007
The study looked at the effects of climate change on stream macroinvertebrates - animals that can be seen with the naked eye such as crustaceans, snails and larval insects including stoneflies or mayflies. Professor Ormerod, said: "Streams and rivers are likely to be highly sensitive to climate and yet long-term evidence of effects is scarce globally. Our study shows a clear climate-change signal over the last 25 years, with temperatures warming faster than could be explained by background... (Science Daily)
River opens ecological opportunity to small fry May 3, 2007
About 40 Teeland Middle School seventh-graders spent most of the day Tuesday on the Little Susitna River testing oxygen levels, calculating stream flow, checking pH levels, learning about vegetation along stream banks and counting caddis flies, mayflies and stone flies. Next week, the students will be back to study and replant part of the riverbank that was damaged after it became a popular crossing point for off-road vehicles. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fishing: Some tips for landing walleye when the season starts Saturday Apr 29, 2007
"Right after the spawn, mayflies are coming off and walleyes are feeding off the larvae on the bottom of the mud flats," said Brandt, who lives in Warren, Pa. "Trying to compete with that is hard.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Earth Day lesson brought to Osage fifth-graders Apr 23, 2007
OSAGE BEACH - The fifth-grade students at School of the Osage Upper Elementary learned about Inky, tested pH levels, got their hands dirty looking for mayflies and searched for a single black bead among a million blue beads as part of their Earth Day education Friday ... So the students start to understand if they don't see mayflies, then their environment is getting polluted, which will ruin the whole food chain. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Spring fishing forecast calls for good fishing opportunities Apr 12, 2007
Expect to see hatches of caddisflies and mayflies in the afternoon or try imitations that mimic minnows. Most rainbow-redband are still spawning so numbers of fish in the reach below Keno Dam is low. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fishing: Cabin Fever will feature a hot cast Feb 25, 2007
Insects, too, have become more varied and now include mayflies, which are one of the more pollution intolerant species, Loughner said. "We see hexagenia [mayfly] hatches -- not in real fishable quantities, but they do present some surface fishing opportunities. We see whiteflies, though not like the Susquehanna's legendary whitefly hatch. And we see some sulphurs. We get caddis flies in large numbers.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nutrients in creek meant to counter algae Feb 3, 2007
Shearer hopes to see more stoneflies, caddis flies and mayflies, as well as other bugs important to trout. He also hopes to see more healthy, adult brown trout. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
