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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Lateral view of a Female Skwala (Perlodidae) (Large Springfly) Stonefly Adult from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington

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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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Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Sep 30, 2008September 30th, 2008, 2:14 pm EDT

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Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Chris_3g
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Chris_3g on Oct 1, 2008October 1st, 2008, 1:08 pm EDT

As always, nice trout Matt! He's got a "Don't mess with me!" look about him.

Chris.

Trtklr
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Michigan

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Trtklr on Oct 8, 2008October 8th, 2008, 10:51 am EDT

whats a kype?

I have seen nothing more beautiful than the sunrise on a cold stream.

GONZO
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GONZO on Oct 8, 2008October 8th, 2008, 11:55 am EDT

A kype is a growth at the end of the jawbone that results in a hook-jawed appearance in mature males as spawning time approaches. Although it usually reduces somewhat post-spawn, many (especially older) males retain some degree of kype.

JZord
New York

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JZord on Mar 18, 2009March 18th, 2009, 8:55 am EDT

fat fish!!

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Mar 22, 2009March 22nd, 2009, 11:55 am EDT

If any one wants to see more of my "Heads" go to my Facebook and do a search for "Matt Hanist". I also have an album I titled "Hot Bodies".
No, Louis, it's not a porn album.

Here's another -