Mayflies

     The month of June is ruled by mayflies. Sure, there are stoneflies and caddis flies, and on the last trip down to the stream a half dozen damsel flies were holding a congregation. But hatching mayflies get the attention of the fly casters.

     This past week a maddening array of varieties flittered over the water. March Browns were still present with Quill Gordons also in flight. A monstrous Green Drake landed on my hand, it looked to be well over two inches long.

     Little trout rise with abandon. Wiser trout are larger and less likely to take an artificial.

     So we swap flies and swap them some more. Bigger, darker, spentwing or dun? There are so many choices.

     Just like in bird hunting, if it were easy we would get bored.