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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With a bit of help from the microscope, this specimen keys clearly and unsurprisingly to Hydropsyche.
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Troutnut.com User MGWILD (Michigan Gone Wild)
Troutnut.com User MGWILD (Michigan Gone Wild)
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Michigan Gone Wild
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Through the challenges and triumphs, the MGW crew will take you along as they observe Michigan's wonders. During the pursuit of big game to catching a trout on a dry fly. Through the lens, you will witness first hand the opportunities and challenges Michigan has to offer. Whether hunting Whitetails in the vast Public forests to filling the freezer on our own land, MGW will offer informative and instructional ways to capitalize during your time afield. Follow us as we take our journey through Michigan and help restore the outdoor traditions that made all of us the outdoor enthusiasts we are today.