Smalblaar Mayfly

**dlampert** · 14-11-07

Pretty mayfly I saw on the rocks this afternoon.

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Another of the same, this one missing it's tails

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A couple of them on a rock in the middle of the stream showing how well they blend in

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**Deneys** · 14-11-07

damn look at there size i can imagine the size of the hooks for those f%uckers

thank the pope im after yellows and bass ok mf are there diet as well but damn thats small to tie

**dlampert** · 15-11-07

Originally Posted by Deneys

damn look at there size i can imagine the size of the hooks for those f%uckers

thank the pope im after yellows and bass ok mf are there diet as well but damn thats small to tie

Deneys, this is actually a large mayfly, about a size 12

It's total length including tails is close to 5cm's.

**Deneys** · 15-11-07

Deneys, this is actually a large mayfly,

Holly molly and thats the adalts ,what size hook would one use for the nymph

**Scythe** · 15-11-07

Originally Posted by dlampert

Deneys, this is actually a large mayfly

Quite right, it's virtually an anorexic damsel

Amazing how thin and tapered the long body stays right to the thorax area, d'you know offhand what species it is Dr. Lampert ?

**cptfly** · 15-11-07

Hi Darryl, did you try one as live bait ?

**KevinC** · 15-11-07

Darryl

You should join Grant when he goes for his weekly manicure....

**rols** · 15-11-07

Darryl had a lot of time to look at insects yesterday, in fact, he had out the binocs and was even spotting birds at one stage, as some idiot was thrashing and splashing the water to shreds. Some nice fish were taken and a great day was had, despite the ominous looking weather. Thanks a mil for all the help.
Imagine what a d00s I felt when I take out my rod, only to find I brought my 8/9 weight.

Thanks to Darryl for having a spare. I really learnt a lot. So Nic tomorrow will not be a complete case of the blind leading the blind. I might have one eye half open

**dlampert** · 15-11-07

Originally Posted by Deneys

Holly molly and thats the adalts ,what size hook would one use for the nymph

Size 12

Originally Posted by Scythe

Quite right, it's virtually an anorexic damsel

Amazing how thin and tapered the long body stays right to the thorax area, d'you know offhand what species it is Dr. Lampert ?

No idea, will leave that for Wolf or ChrisW after I embarassed myself in the last mayfly id

Originally Posted by J Brink

Hi Darryl, did you try one as live bait ?

Maybe thats why I started catching more fish ?

Originally Posted by Kevin Cox

Darryl

You should join Grant when he goes for his weekly manicure....

I was waiting for that

In your case it's the pot calling the kettle black

Originally Posted by Rols

Darryl had a lot of time to look at insects yesterday, in fact, he had out the binocs and was even spotting birds at one stage, as some idiot was thrashing and splashing the water to shreds. Some nice fish were taken and a great day was had, despite the ominous looking weather. Thanks a mil for all the help.
Imagine what a d00s I felt when I take out my rod, only to find I brought my 8/9 weight. Thanks to Darryl for having a spare. I really learnt a lot. So Nic tomorrow will not be a complete case of the blind leading the blind. I might have one eye half open

No worries Rols, thanks for joining me on a fun afternoon.