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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.

Lateral view of a Male Baetidae (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington
This dun emerged from a mature nymph on my desk. Unfortunately its wings didn't perfectly dry out.
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 West Branch of the Delaware River

The West Branch of the Delaware River (Upper) in New York
This is one of the most famous trout streams in the country.

From the West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
The West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
The West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
The West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
Here's a large, famous Eastern trout stream during a weekend of slow fishing in the fall.

From the West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
A late winter sunset radiates over a Catskill ridge.  This picture is taken near a popular landing on one of the main tailwaters.

From the West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
The West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
A small tributary tumbles toward a large Catskill river.

From the West Branch of the Delaware River in New York
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