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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.

Lateral view of a Female Sweltsa borealis (Chloroperlidae) (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult from Harris Creek in Washington
I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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 PESCATORE (DON RIGHELLO)

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I began fishing in 1960, and Fly Fishing in 1979. I am a Father of four boys, two of which, enjoy fishing. My professional life was in the Computer and RF Communication fields with Mobile Oil, General Electric & L.M. Ericsson. I retired early and now have more time to I enjoy Fly Fishing. My other hobbies are... Amateur Radio, Fly Tying, Hunting-Shooting, Reloading & Digital Photography.

I look forward to hanging around here, learning more, and meeting new people.

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