Lateral view of a Female Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeridae) (Hex) Mayfly Dun from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin

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Hexagenia limbata

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.

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Female Sweltsa borealis (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult Female Sweltsa borealis (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult

Lateral view of a Female Sweltsa borealis (Chloroperlidae) (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult from Harris Creek in Washington

I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.

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27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.

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Fall Winter Fly Fishing Video

Al514

Central New York

Posts: 142

Al514 on Jan 9, 2008January 9th, 2008, 10:18 am EST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jic5rpmirrc

Here is another video of Fly Fishing Central New York - this time in the fall and early winter. Enjoy!!

Mcjames
Cortland Manor, NY

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Mcjames on Jan 10, 2008January 10th, 2008, 3:42 am EST

you are killing my productivity at work.

I am haunted by waters

Lastchance
Portage, PA

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Lastchance on Jan 10, 2008January 10th, 2008, 9:34 am EST

Great video. I really enjoyed it. I hope that isn't a Nazi symbol on that rod. I had family members die fighting that symbol. If I'm wrong about the symbol I apologize. Very good job on the video.

Al514

Central New York

Posts: 142

Al514 on Jan 13, 2008January 13th, 2008, 2:35 pm EST

Glad you like the video. The symbol is acutally a Celtic Cross.

Shawnny3
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Pleasant Gap, PA

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Shawnny3 on Jan 13, 2008January 13th, 2008, 11:24 pm EST

Great stuff. Man, those are some monsters! My favorite pic is the one with the carp with about 1/3 of its body in the net - nice touch. I might have to try to find a miniature net so I can pull off a similar scaled photo with the fish I catch.

-Shawn

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Falsifly

Hayward, WI.

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Falsifly on Jan 14, 2008January 14th, 2008, 9:15 am EST

My favorite pic is the one with the carp with about 1/3 of its body in the net - nice touch. I might have to try to find a miniature net so I can pull off a similar scaled photo with the fish I catch.

Shawn- Are you referring to the carp you catch or just fish in general?

Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."

Martinlf

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Palmyra PA

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Martinlf on Jan 15, 2008January 15th, 2008, 9:01 am EST

Great work on the video, even the slowing of the video to match the music at the end is perfect. And what a big yellow perch! Thanks for diverting me from some boring paperwork too; like Mcjames I'm finding it hard to get anything done.

"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"

--Fred Chappell

Al514

Central New York

Posts: 142

Al514 on Jan 15, 2008January 15th, 2008, 9:17 am EST

I'm happy everyone enjoy's these videos. Im hoping my passion for friends, fish, and photography bleeds through in them. I appreciate all of the comments!

Shawnny3
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Pleasant Gap, PA

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Shawnny3 on Jan 15, 2008January 15th, 2008, 10:42 am EST