Friday night Flyfishing class on NSR !Mooneye!

[DuckBrat]

Was hosting a flyfishing class Friday night on the NSR. Was a great night for getting students on the fish. There were 4 different hatches coming off 3 different mayflies (2 duns and one spinner variety) and a small caddis. The fish were rising everywhere and the students eager to get into some. For 2 hours of class we landed and released 32 mooneye and 1 Goldeye.(Never seen the Mooneye outnumber the Goldeye) Great night for teaching drifts. Took some pics of the mooneye as I know there were a few folks who weren't sure what the eye looked like. Check the bronze crescent shape over the pupil. A Goldeye's eye would be solid gold except for the black retina in the middle. I will post a pic of the Goldeye eye when I get a better quality shot.

[WayneChristie]

Thanks for posting the pics, now I know what to look for.

[oilersrock77]

Was your class here in E-Town? Are there any good spots to get Mooneye and Goldeye on the fly close to the city? I have been dying for someplace to get some fish on the fly that won't require a 3.5 hour drive to the Nordegg area or further south.

[Fishin' Fool]

NSR Mooneye:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4920223307_1f8420e9cb.jpg
NSR Goldeye:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4920223359_8fe9c4a6f9.jpg
With various people asking about the difference, I've been meaning to post the Moonie pic for a while. Hope this clears up some confusion.

FF
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ffforum/4920223359/sizes/l/