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.

View from Upper to Lower Titcomb Lake

From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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Glossosoma (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva Glossosoma (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva

Dorsal view of a Glossosoma (Glossosomatidae) (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

I caught this tiny larva without a case, but it seems to key pretty clearly to to Glossosomatidae. From there, the lack of sclerites on the mesonotum points to either Glossosoma or Anagapetus. Although it's difficult to see in a 2D image from the microscope, it's pretty clear in the live 3D view that the pronotum is only excised about 1/3 of its length to accommodate the forecoxa, not 2/3, which points to Glossosoma at Couplet 5 of the Key to Genera of Glossosomatidae Larvae.

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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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For the post made about "fighting for fish", I know what they mean!

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"THIS" is considered "enjoying the outdoors-fishing"!?

Flybinder
Oregon Coast

Posts: 60

Flybinder on Oct 23, 2007October 23rd, 2007, 7:41 am EDT

This photo shows a perfect example of why I'll walk 10 miles out of my way, to avoid messes like this one!
How, ANYONE, can consider this "fishing" is beyond my scope of understanding!??

Flybinder:
"You should'a been here, NEXT week,the fishing's great!"

Jjlyon01
SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse

Posts: 71

Jjlyon01 on Oct 23, 2007October 23rd, 2007, 9:32 am EDT

Compared to what I saw in Pulaski that is remote...I just don't understand it.

"I now walk into the wild"

Shawnny3
Moderator
Pleasant Gap, PA

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Shawnny3 on Oct 23, 2007October 23rd, 2007, 11:10 am EDT

I just wonder how all those guys can flyfish at the same time without getting hung up with each other in their backcasts. It must be pure poetry to watch their tight loops moving in total synchronization as they gently catch and release native trout. Thanks for sharing this touching image of our wonderful pastime, Flybinder.

-Shawn

Jewelry-Quality Artistic Salmon Flies, by Shawn Davis
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LittleJ
Hollidaysburg Pa

Posts: 251

LittleJ on Oct 23, 2007October 23rd, 2007, 4:05 pm EDT

That looks like canoe creek lake on the first day of trout......I think those 9000 people and I have a different idea of fun.
jeff

Lonehunter
UPSTATE NY

Posts: 6

Lonehunter on Dec 14, 2007December 14th, 2007, 4:23 am EST

I know what you mean regarding the Salmon river.
Shoulder to shoulder fighting for space and salmon.
I have more luck or should I say peace and quiet with fishing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hope my boss does not find out. LOL

TIGHT LINES
PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE
JACK

ENJOY THE JOURNEY NOT THE FINISH

Smallstream
State College, PA

Posts: 103

Smallstream on Dec 14, 2007December 14th, 2007, 7:09 am EST

"It must be pure poetry to watch their tight loops moving in total synchronization as they gently catch and release native trout."
lol

I wonder if it is a regular occurence that the guys on the bottom part of the dam get their back cast hung up on the the guys above them on the dam.

Shawnny3
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Pleasant Gap, PA

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Shawnny3 on Dec 14, 2007December 14th, 2007, 10:55 am EST

I wonder if it is a regular occurence that the guys on the bottom part of the dam get their back cast hung up on the the guys above them on the dam.

Hopefully.

-Shawn

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www.davisflydesigns.com

Flybinder
Oregon Coast

Posts: 60

Flybinder on Dec 15, 2007December 15th, 2007, 5:25 am EST

It's places and times, like this one, that make me want to come out of retirement long enough to interview just ONE of these ignorant souls!
And, I know what my opening dialog would be................
"Pardon, me, Sir..... but I'm writing an article for Fly Rod and Reel magazine and was wondering.. if you have a moment, I might possibly ask you a few questions??
Now, I realize, by the sheer fact that you're out here today, fishing like this....... that you suffer from severe retardation....... so if I use any multi-syllable, or big words with more than 5 letters that you don't understand...... my assistant, here,will be happy to help you.........."

Flybinder:
"You should'a been here, NEXT week,the fishing's great!"