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 Mystery Creek # 218 in Wyoming

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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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Possible ID
Apr 11, 2021 by Sreyadig in species Apobaetis futilis

Apr 11, 2021
by Taxon

Mayfiles other than Callibaetis
Jan 15, 2018 by Royal_Coach in genus Callibaetis

Jan 15, 2018
by Millcreek

Big Green River, Wisconsin, late September
Sep 28, 2013 by Admiralb in species Baetis brunneicolor

Sep 30, 2013
by Entoman

Instant Baetid Nymph Patterns [Page: 1, 2]
Feb 1, 2012 by PaulRoberts in family Baetidae

Mar 7, 2013
by PaulRoberts

North Country Spiders for Baetids [Page: 1, 2] Featured Topic
Oct 25, 2011 by Entoman in family Baetidae

Feb 16, 2012
by Softhackle

I like this
Jan 26, 2012 by Jawajohn in family Baetidae

Jan 27, 2012
by Martinlf

acentrella nymph [Page: 1, 2]
Nov 3, 2006 by Goose in genus Acentrella

Sep 3, 2011
by Oldredbarn

Centroptilum?
Jan 29, 2011 by Entoman in genus Anafroptilum

Baetid Confusion [Page: 1, 2]
Jan 15, 2011 by Entoman in family Baetidae

Jan 25, 2011
by Entoman

Rainy day Bwos's [Page: 1, 2, 3]
Jun 16, 2010 by Dryfly in family Baetidae

Nov 28, 2010
by Taxon

Baetis flavistriga computatii
Jan 22, 2007 by CaseyP in species Baetis flavistriga

Jan 19, 2009
by Taxon

flavistriga broods
Jan 17, 2009 by Konchu in species Baetis flavistriga

Callibaetis Spinner Habits
Sep 8, 2007 by WildcatRob in species Callibaetis ferrugineus

Jan 7, 2009
by Dgracia

Hex MayfliesHexagenia limbata

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