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Angler's Entomology Podcast

Welcome to the Angler's Entomology Podcast.  On this podcast and blog, I am documenting my re-entry into the world of entomology.   Join us as my wife and I explore the environment in which trout live and the insects and other creatures that live in and share that space.  This is not just a dry recitation of facts, I hope to bring these creatures alive - show you how they live, what makes them fascinating in their own right, and help you understand how they interact with trout in ways that will help your fishing.  So, please join us.  I hope you enjoy the program...

Links:

Selene's Blog and Page for Classic Streamers; and you can finder her interview on the podcast the Liar's Club. 

NEW QUIZ PAGES

I'm setting up a new set of Quizizz pages to help you learn about different insect groups.  I'll be honest - the best way to learn insects is to look at a lot of insects.  So, give these a whirl and don't get discouraged if you do poorly.   Just try again every so often.   The quizzes will be tiered- so they will get more detailed and complicated as we increase in levels.   The first ones are just about learning the different orders.    

This first quiz is about identifying the four major aquatic insect orders. 

Quiz #2 is a continuation on Mayfly, Stonefly, Dragon and Damselfly, and Caddisfly Orders. 

This Quiz includes other orders of insects that are important to anglers, but is only the adults.  

 

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Links for Episode 20: Fly tying pests

Feb 28, 2018

Hi folks,  Here are some links for this episode,  including pictures of these pests, so you can recognize them.

Dermestid beetles.  As I’ve mentioned, there are multiple species you need to worry about, here are some pictures of some of them:

This link has a nice picture of a larder beetle adult and larva.  I’ve...

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Episode 20: Fly tying pests

Feb 28, 2018

Tie flies?  Then you ought to be worried about dermestid beetles and clothes moths.  This episode will discuss these guys, how to control them, and the pros and cons of the various solutions.  We'll even do a diversion into how poisons work and 'natural' solutions.  I hope you enjoy...

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Episode 19: Caddisflies

Feb 1, 2018

Hi folks - this is the first of a two parter on caddisflies. Today we'll talk about the group and their life history in general.  We'll also talk about imitating the group in a simple way - and next episode we'll talk about the different families and imitating them in gory detail!  I hope you enjoy...

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