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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 Limnephilidae (Giant Sedges) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington
This specimen resembled several others of around the same size and perhaps the same species, which were pretty common in my February sample from the upper Yakima. Unfortunately, I misplaced the specimen before I could get it under a microscope for a definitive ID.
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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Catskills - Livingston Manor, NY

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Flymom on Oct 28, 2008October 28th, 2008, 5:33 am EDT
The Old Reel Collectors Association (ORCA) will have an antique and collectible Reel Exhibit at the Arts of the Angler Show in Danbury, CT. On November 15 & 16, 2008 at the Danbury Plaza Hotel. ORCA will also provide identification and history on old reels.

For more information, please call 845-439-4810 or email flyfish@catskill.net

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