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Angler"s Entomology Podcast

Explore the wonderful world of the critters fish eat. Both insects and others, we learn how they live and survive and pick up fly fishing tips in the process.

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Episode 50: Bibios

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2022/09/08

Bibios, Heather Flies, Hawthorn Flies, Blossom Flies, Love Bugs - you name it. An interesting critter that .. for some reason seems more popular in Europe rather than the US. Whazzup with that?

Episode 50: Pics and Patterns for Bibios

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2022/08/30

I was thinking about doing this episode having lunch outside one day, and bemoaning the fact that I didn't have any pictures of these guys that I could publish on the blog. At that moment a bibio that landed on the table in front of me. Of course I was too discombobulated to get a picture before it flew off - but I saw that as a good sign to do this episode. But that said, there are plenty of pictures of these guys on the interweb. For example, here:

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Episode 49? Quill Gordon

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2022/07/24

Hey all - all about Quill Gordons and Theodore Gordon. Hope you enjoy it!

Episode 49? Pics and Patterns for Quill Gordons

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2022/07/24

Hey all - I don't have any pics of an adult Epeorus pleuralis but here are some nymphs. Note the two tails and the flat, triangular body with eyes on the top of their head. Also note the broad gills on the abdomen - they are always moving. So in terms of patterns, as I mentioned on the blog, there is a really nice pattern from Ed Ostapczuk's Epeorus. Tail: Wood Duck Flank Rib/Gills - brown saddle - trimmed top and bottom Underbody - Lead, wrapped with brown floss. Abdomen: Red Fox and

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Episode 47: Butterflies and Moths

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2022/05/15

Hey Folks, I'm back! And here with an episode mostly about moths. Yep. Moths as they relate to fly fishing. Check it out, I think you will be surprised.

Ep. 47: Pics and Patterns of Moths

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2022/02/13

Hi Folks, Here are some pics of moths (both adults and larvae) as well as some patterns I like to fish. So, while that is said, remember that the good old Elk Hair Caddis makes quite a nice imitation of a moth fluttering around on the surface - as do many other patterns - so if you are in a situation where you think a moth pattern might be useful, and you haven't anything in your box specifically tied to imitate a moth - think outside your box and see what else will work. So - first, I want to

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Episode 46: Blue Winged Olives

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2021/06/19

Hi folks! Sorry for the delay, but we're back in the saddle with an episode about Blue Winged Olives ... which are kind of complicated and confusing - but I make it 100% clear. I think. I hope.

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Episode 45: Garden Hackle and San Juan Worms

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2021/03/10

Hey folks - yep - worms. Surprisingly interesting and entertaining even if the patterns are pretty mundane. That said, don't forget to check out the blog to see the patterns I've posted.

Pics and Patterns for Episode 45: Worms

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2021/03/10

Hi folks, I debated about even bothering to have a blog post on this subject, since pretty much everyone knows what a worm looks like and the patterns are pretty mundane. But then I thought, what the heck - and so here you go. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of san juan worms in their natural habitat - things are little frozen up here right now and there isn't much worm activity going on. But if you google "tubifex" you'll see what these critters are. As for earth worms - get a load of

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Episode 44: Cicadas and Leafhoppers: Plus bonus...

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/09/08

Today we'll talk about cicadas and leafhoppers - plus we'll have a bonus interview with Charles Card - a guide on Utah's Green River - talking about the fun cicada "hatch" on that river. To learn more about Charles and book him for a trip, you can reach him at Spinnerfall Guide Service: www.spinnerfall.com

Pics and Patterns for Episode 44: Cicadas and...

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/08/31

So here are some pictures, both of flies and naturals and links for Episode 43. First, let me give you the link to Charles Card's contact info if you would like to book a trip with him on the Green River: You can book him through Spinnerfall Guide Service OK, let's look at some bugs and flies. Here are what eastern dog day cicadas look like. These are the guys we see on a yearly basis up in Maine (although they are not nearly as common as further south): Here are some closer views, both of a

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Episode 43: Zebra Caddis

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/06/24

An episode all about the Zebra Caddis - aka the Alderfly. Of course with historical diversions along the way.

Episode 43: Pics and Patterns for Zebra Caddis

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/06/24

Hi Folks, Here are some pics and patterns for this episode on the Zebra Caddis. Let's start with some of those figures I was talking about in the episode. This is a picture of the typically dish shaped head of the zebra caddis larva. This is from Wiggins, Larvae of the North American Caddisfly Genera (Trichoptera). Note it lists the old name for the genus - Macronema. Next, from the same source is a cutaway picture of the case - showing the two chambers and the net used to trap food.

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Episode 42: Breathing Underwater

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/04/12

How insects breathe underwater ... and more importantly, how we can imitate that. Which I have to admit, I got a little carried away with. This is probably my geekiest episode. So if you want to get to the fly fishing part - jump to about minute 30.

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Episode 40: Crayfish

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/03/09

Everything you could have possibly wanted to know about crayfish. Maybe. As well as the mysterious story around Selene's Sure Bet.

Episode 40 Notes: Crayfish Patterns

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2020/03/09

Hey Folks, Here are some the crayfish patterns I mentioned on the podcast. First we'll talk about Rick Hafele's pattern. I'm pretty sure he calls it the creeper crayfish, but I'm not 100% sure. The original pattern is pretty simple: Claws - Red Squirrel bunches tied either side of hook and divided Thorax - dubbing to match color Legs - soft hackle to match color Carapace - Red Squirrel butts from claws tied over dubbing. (I find it helps to fold the squirrel forward, tie it down and then fold it

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Episode 39: Golden Stones

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2019/12/28

For the purposes of this podcast, the critters I'm talking about are the tiger striped nymphs that fall in the stonefly families Perlidae and Perlodidae. Enjoy!

Episode 39: Pics and Patterns for Golden Stones

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2019/12/28

As I mentioned on the podcast, if you are in the Southern Maine area, on Thursday January 9, we'll be having a fly tying demo at Joshua's Restaraunt in Brunswick, ME from 6 to about 8. Bring your fly tying material if you want (and a lamp) or just come and learn about these insects in person and their imitations. So, as I mention in the podcast, I'm referring to two families of stoneflies when I talk about "golden" stones - both Perlidae and Perlodidae. What draws them together is the fact that

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Episode 38: Green Rock Worms

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2019/11/22

Aka Green Caddis, Green Sedges or Rhyacophilidae. A common, easily identified caddis - at least in it's larval stage, that has wonderful behavior that makes it fun and effective to fish. We'll talk about the critter - but also a lot about the flies and the history of the flies that imitate them.

Episode 38: Pics and Patterns for Green Rock Worms

Angler"s Entomology Podcast ·

2019/11/21

First of all, here are the details on the fly tying night at Joshua’s Restaurant (http://www.joshuastavern.com) in Brunswick Maine, hosted by the Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited. It will be December 5th from 6 to 8. I will bring some examples of these insects and we’ll talk a bit about their lifestyle and habits. Selene of Maine will demonstrate tying Gary LaFontaine’s Deep Sparkle Pupa. Justin Crouse of Guide’s Choice Flies will demonstrate how to tie an Elk Hair Caddis. And Ray Minchak will

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