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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.

Dorsal view of a Pycnopsyche guttifera (Limnephilidae) (Great Autumn Brown Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington
This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.
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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Jjlyon01
SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse

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Jjlyon01 on Jun 28, 2008June 28th, 2008, 6:36 am EDT
When I return from Texas in early August I am planning a trip to the St. Regis Canoe Area in the Adirondack Park in New York. I have never done this or been here but I have always wanted to. I am planning to spend about 3-4 days in the park and I was wondering if anyone had done this and had any information for me. I plan on traveling really light; just my inflattable pontoon, a small amount of food, water, and of course an arsenal of flies. If anyone has done this I would enjoy hearing about your trip and maybe where to start the trip and head to.
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