The famous nocturnal Hex hatch of the Midwest (and a few other lucky locations) stirs to the surface mythically large brown trout that only touch streamers for the rest of the year.
Sowbugs, like scuds, are crustaceans. They are not generally as prolific and therefore not as important to the trout, but it can be useful to carry an imitation on weedy spring creeks.
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