January 15, 2024 - The Angler's Net

Australian Sand Flies

Scott Douglass11 months ago06 mins

Authors Note: I really hate these things. I went to school in Cairns, Queensland and back then they annoyed me, but were more an inconvenience. However the last time I fished Trinity Inlet I was a bit dumb and got bitten on my legs. I spent a couple of days in agony and at one…

What are Chironomids

Scott Douglass11 months ago11 months ago017 mins

Chironomids, commonly known as midges, are a diverse group of aquatic insects belonging to the family Chironomidae within the order Diptera (true flies). These insects are widespread and abundant in freshwater ecosystems, ranging from lakes and ponds to rivers and streams.