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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This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.
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Recently moved to La Crosse from Michigan's Upper Penninsula. I guess that makes me a displaced Yooper, but none the less I am planning on moving back to Michigan in a couple years. I need to take advantage of the wonderful fishery in the area while I can, not to mention the excellent whitetail hunting.
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