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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.

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Dorsal view of a Doroneuria baumanni (Perlidae) (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph from Sears Creek 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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My wife's first grayling fishing trip

My wife's first grayling fishing trip

By Troutnut on July 24th, 2007
We took a quick drive up the Chena on a beautiful July evening.

Photos by Troutnut from the Chena River in Alaska

My wife's first Arctic grayling... beautiful! And so is the fish.
The Chena River in Alaska
Flies and fly tying materials converge on a moose's butt. From the Chena River in Alaska
My wife plays her first grayling. From the Chena River in Alaska
This pretty little grayling fell for a well-placed beetle imitation.
One of the most common sights on Chena Hot Springs Road is a moose crossing the road. The next most common sight is somebody taking a picture of the moose crossing the road. From the Chena River in Alaska
The Chena River in Alaska

On-stream insect photos by Troutnut from the Chena River in Alaska

The Chena River in Alaska

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