Thread: Errant Bugs
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Old August 20th, 2008, 05:15 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Frank Reid © 2008
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On Aug 20, 9:45*am, riverman wrote:
On Aug 19, 8:24*pm, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Yesterday, there was a black caddis on the front door of my office
building. *We are about 300 yards from any moving water, that being a
slow drainage creek. *I often see mayflies of assorted stripes at my
house. *The house is 3 miles from the river. *Not a lot, but enough to
peak my interest.
Does anyone know how far these things travel in the course of their
lives? *I know a strong wind can blow them around but its been fairly
calm the last couple of weeks.
Frank Reid


At least 300 yards, and possibly even up to 3 miles. Or so I've heard.

--riverman

BTW, its 'pique' your interest, as in the French. I thought Fred
should know that.


I'm sorry, I was whering a piqued cap at the time.
Frank Reid