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

Hex Mayflies
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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From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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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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Fishing the Pohopoco (Big Creek) in Midsummer.

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Beautiful Rainbow caught on gold stonefly imitation.

Clong89
Conyers, GA and Lehighton, PA

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Clong89 on Apr 7, 2008April 7th, 2008, 3:32 am EDT

I mainly fish the head waters of the Pohopoco starting right from where it enters Beltzville. I have found it to be very tough fishing, but when you catch one it's a fighter. I assume they are wild trout since I didn't think rainbows were stocked. Overall it's great fishing once you find the hatch and even if you don't catch it's great being out there.

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Apr 7, 2008April 7th, 2008, 3:45 am EDT

What is wrong with the rainbow's dorsal fin? Is it clipped or is it just the picture?

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Swimdude
Funky Town, USA

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Swimdude on Apr 7, 2008April 7th, 2008, 1:31 pm EDT

Yeah...the rainbow's dorsal fin does look a bit funky. I would have to say this is a terrible catch...

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Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Apr 9, 2008April 9th, 2008, 4:55 pm EDT

No, it is actually a very pretty and chunky rainbow but with a goofy looking dorsal.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

GONZO
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"Bear Swamp," PA

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GONZO on Apr 9, 2008April 9th, 2008, 5:05 pm EDT

Matt, don't take the bait. If you check Swimdude's home page, you'll see that he's just "one of those." That rainbow looks like it may have escaped a mink encounter.