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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 Mystery Creek # 23

I like this little moss-bottomed trickle of a tributary.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
Lena fishes a brookie hole.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
Unsuccessfully trying to find a brookie.  Maybe it would help if I was looking at the fly.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
Lena casting.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
Lena works on her casting.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
Lena fishing a nice hole.

From the Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
The Mystery Creek # 23 in New York
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