Hello everyone,
Can't help but worry about this invasive alga. Has anyone seen this in any of our streams - if so how widespread is it where you saw it.
I'm including all the streams up in the Catskills, as well as those in Connecticut.
Thanks in advance
Craig
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Not certain...but what was that long stringy algae that looked like it was oozing white puss, on the EB this Sept/October. It was not the smell that drove me away finaly, but the sight of this mucus slime. I see by your post (concern) that there is another similar looking algae, that is not harmfull.
I have been told time and time again that hand washing my waders does more harm than good. Latly thinking this may be true, washing off the water repellency. Though I believe that mildew and sweat do more harm to the breathability and seams, than not washing. Sims recommends using powder detergent (surprised) and not to use bleach. So I tend to agree with your second recommended solution process for killing stowaway parasites or algae.
I have read that water temperature has a lot to do with spawning of Rainbow trout, but do they not spawn in the spring?. If so, why are the Rainbows in the EB, full of eggs and milt, this time of year.
I find using a net does help keep the males from blowing their loads.
I live on Long Island and often fish the Connetquot. Last year, the rules had changed concerning wader use and the beats above the hatchery were no longer being stocked because of Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis, a salmonid disease that has affected the salmonids around the North Atlantic basin greatly impacting the Salmon in Great Britain. How widespread and serious a problem is this in our area (NY, CT)?
Looking at your June 08 fly of the month, may answere a question I have asked myself. I have tied a similar looking midge pupa/larva pattern, as shown in your first picture, using a bright red bead behind the hook eye. Often wondered why red seemed to work well and only considered the color attraction, as a reason.
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