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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With a bit of help from the microscope, this specimen keys clearly and unsurprisingly to Hydropsyche.
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Backwodzboy on May 18, 2008May 18th, 2008, 2:57 pm EDT
I have flyfished for about 7 years. I have been to "The Run" at boiling springs a handfull of times. I reciently have taken an intrest in this litle creek even though its hard to figure out what flys to use. I was wondering if any of you vetrians could help me out with this tricky little stream. Thanks
lookin for the big ones! (practice catch & release)
GONZO on May 18, 2008May 18th, 2008, 6:19 pm EDT
Backwodz--use the website search and click on the thread entitled "letort, breeches, or big spring."
Martinlf on May 19, 2008May 19th, 2008, 1:47 pm EDT
And when you do, especially look for John W's and Gonzo's fly suggestions. Gonzo knows the run better than anyone else I know. Best of luck.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
SlateDrake9 on May 20, 2008May 20th, 2008, 2:15 pm EDT
If you can't get them on a BHPT (size 16-20), go home.
Fishing with bait is like swearing in church.
-- Slate Drake
-- Slate Drake