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 one seems to lead to Couplet 35 of the Key to Genera of Perlodidae Nymphs and the genus Isoperla, but I'm skeptical that's correct based on the general look. I need to get it under the microscope to review several choices in the key, and it'll probably end up a different Perlodidae.
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I live in Canada's Southwest coast and took up flyfishing about 12 years ago. I enjoy fishing for any species with single and double hand rods, lake, river, small stream and tropical fishing. The small stream fishing being my favorite way to go. I also enjoy tying flies. Art and painting has been an integral part of my life with fish related subjects taking over since I took up this sport.
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Thanks Jason your pages! .. I am having a great time perusing though your photos of bugs, fish and waters! amazing shots and info.
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