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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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Troutnut.com User LBrain (Lane)

Troutnut.com User LBrain (Lane)

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Lane
Location
Birdsboro, PA
Biography & Thoughts
Not new to fly fishing with years of "experience", yet I still consider myself a novice. Fished all kinds, from big western (Montana) waters and Yellowstone NP to smaller rivers throughout New Mexico and CO - w/ a few San Juan trips thrown in. Kern River in Sierras etc... Currently, since I lost my job a few years ago I am "retired" and figure why waste it not fishing. Upgraded some equipment - lines numero uno. Fished some in the Smokys last summer, but the wife don't fish so it was not really a 'good' experience. Live close enough to some good stream/rivers to spend time on 'quality' waters. Hopefully will get the chance now... budget keeps me close these days. I figure 8 hour drives for some and the hour or less to Little Lehigh, Tully, LSR, and near Harrisburg area to to points north... I'm new to Eastern trout fishing as a whole.
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