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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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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Troutbum_46
Goshen,IN

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Troutbum_46 on May 20, 2008May 20th, 2008, 4:41 pm EDT

Hello everyone,

First timer here,Great web site troutnut.
I have used troutnut many times to help me id insects on my local waters.Great pics bye the way.Its been a great help.The Little Elkhart River in Northern Indiana for trout and the St.Joe River for Smallmouth. This is the first time i have checked out the forum. Alot of info. from a lot of different people.

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"Bear Swamp," PA

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GONZO on May 20, 2008May 20th, 2008, 6:23 pm EDT

Welcome aboard, Don.