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> Distance between the eyes of male Epeorus

There is remarkable variety of form and color within this prolific genus of fast-water mayflies. Different species are found across the country, and several cause good hatches. Fly anglers are likely to encounter the lesser species on occasion, too.

The best Epeorus hatch in the East is Epeorus pleuralis, the famous Quill Gordon, the first abundant large mayfly hatch of the year. Epeorus vitreus comes a little later and is important in both the East and Midwest.

In the West, Epeorus longimanus dominates in fast, high-altitude streams, while Epeorus albertae inhabits slower and lower waters. Read more...

Male Epeorus pleuralis (Quill Gordon) Mayfly Dun (9 Pictures)

Male Epeorus pleuralis (Quill Gordon) Mayfly Spinner (10 Pictures)

Epeorus (Little Maryatts) Mayfly Nymph (9 Pictures)

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