07-02-2010, 04:36 AM
The salmon flies are one type of stone fly. They are Also the largest of the stone flies. They hatch into their adult flying form about this time of year on the south fork. For me the crowds are just to much. You can catch nice fish on big flies all year long on the south fork, so I avoid the crowds. The river is big enough to handle the pressure though. There is no denying the powerful urge to get in on the action when there are 2-3" long dry flies buzzing around the river. I think some of the excitement over the Salmon fly hatch comes from it being one of the first big hatches of the year. Also big fish will be looking up. It is always fun to have 3lb trout smashing a dry fly.
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