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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.

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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Landscape & scenery photos from the Yakima River

The Yakima River in Washington
Yakima River

From the Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
Interesting muddy nests from cliff swallows here.

From the Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
The Yakima River in Washington
A typical rainbow for the day.
The Yakima River in Washington
I love how easy it is to park this boat just by dropping anchor in the quiet shallows, without having to tie it up anywhere or drag it onto shore.

From the Yakima River in Washington
Small rainbow with an exceptionally vivid stripe
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