Angler's Entomology Podcast

No, not some obscure mayfly species, but the inventor of the Binomial System of Nomenclature - the language we all use to communicate about all this wonderful diversity. Ever feel confused about all these latin names? Well, this podcast will clear all that up. Honest.

I will start releasing these on an about monthly schedule. So, this month we are talking about order Plecoptera, the stoneflies. A relatively primitive group of insects, whose metamorphosis, behavior and lifestyle make them important insects for fly fishing. We'll talk about white nymphs, behavioral drift and even the evolution of insect flight.

Today we will explore dragonflies. While maybe not the most important insect for fly fishing, they are fascinating. We'll learn about their development, survival strategies, eyesight and migration. Enjoy the program.

Welcome to the Angler's Entomology Podcast. In our first episode, I'll give you a very brief bit of info about who I am and why I'm doing this podcast. I wanted to take what I knew (entomology) and provide enough background, trivia and history to make time on the water more rich. In other words, I hope through this podcast, that when you see a critter while fishing you will have a sense of what it is and how it fits in to our wonderful, beautiful world. I also give some background information on what makes an insect an insect, and metamorphosis – that miraculous change where insects morph from one stage into another. Besides being amazing, however, understanding metamorphosis is key to fishing imitations more effectively.