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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 Male Baetidae (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington
This dun emerged from a mature nymph on my desk. Unfortunately its wings didn't perfectly dry out.
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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Male Ameletus vernalis (Brown Dun) Mayfly Dun Pictures

This mayfly was collected from the Touchet River in Washington on April 29th, 2012 and added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on April 30th, 2012.


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Male Ameletus vernalis (Brown Dun) Mayfly Dun Pictures

Collection details
Location: Touchet River, Washington
Date: April 29th, 2012
Added to site: April 30th, 2012
Author: Bnewell
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