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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This one seems to tentatively key to Holocentropus, although I can't make out the anal spines in Couplet 7 of the Key to Genera of Polycentropodidae Larvae nor the dark bands in Couplet 4 of the Key to Genera of Polycentropodidae Larvae, making me wonder if I went wrong somewhere in keying it out. I don't see where that could have happened, though. It might also be that it's a very immature larva and doesn't possess all the identifying characteristics in the key yet. If Holocentropus is correct, then Holocentropus flavus and Holocentropus interruptus are the two likely possibilities based on range, but I was not able to find a description of their larvae.
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Flags on Feb 13, 2009February 13th, 2009, 3:15 am EST
Gonzo:
I am fascinated by your book........still studying it and getting ready to try some of your patterns. Truly fascinating techniques!
I am trying to locate some "poly yarn" and want to make sure I get the right stuff. Any suggestions on retail sources would be appreciated.
By the way, how do you come to know so much about Mad Dog 20-20? LOL
Regards,
Flags
I am fascinated by your book........still studying it and getting ready to try some of your patterns. Truly fascinating techniques!
I am trying to locate some "poly yarn" and want to make sure I get the right stuff. Any suggestions on retail sources would be appreciated.
By the way, how do you come to know so much about Mad Dog 20-20? LOL
Regards,
Flags
Stay focused on what is important in life...........
Troutnut on Feb 13, 2009February 13th, 2009, 5:44 am EST
I can take that one: Yes, Poly yarn is short for polypropylene yarn. Can't help you with the Mad Dog, though...
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Aaron7_8 on Feb 16, 2009February 16th, 2009, 3:17 am EST
Mad dog 20/20 the thing of legends at high school and college parties. Also a favoroite of gentlemen that sleep on a park bench.
Flags on Feb 17, 2009February 17th, 2009, 2:08 am EST
Mad Dog 20/20.....one step down from Richard's Wild Irish Rose consumed between classes on the banks of the Allegheny River in Olean, New York.......ahhhhhh, the memories.............
should have not skipped bilology class...........LOl
Flags
should have not skipped bilology class...........LOl
Flags
Stay focused on what is important in life...........
Patcrisci on Feb 21, 2009February 21st, 2009, 2:51 am EST
Hey, to get back on thread here, is poly good for tying shucks on emergers and cripples?
Pat Crisci
Martinlf on Feb 21, 2009February 21st, 2009, 7:01 am EST
Poly yarn floats, so don't use it on emergers where you want the shuck or abdomen under water--such as with emergers tied on scud hooks. Antron or, evern better, Zelon, don't float as well and make better shucks generally.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Patcrisci on Feb 21, 2009February 21st, 2009, 12:40 pm EST
I've used poly yarn for years for making spent spinner wings and parachute posts.
Pat Crisci
Martinlf on Feb 21, 2009February 21st, 2009, 3:58 pm EST
Yes, that's where I use it most. And Lloyd Gonzales burns bunches of it into very serviceable wings for his fly patterns. See his book, Fly Fishing Pressured Water.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
GONZO on Mar 27, 2009March 27th, 2009, 4:56 am EDT
Flags,
Thank you. I trust that your questions about "poly" yarn have been answered. As for your other question:
The sentence to which you refer also mentions noted wine connoisseur Robert Parker. Let's just say that my tastes are eclectic and leave it at that. :)
Thank you. I trust that your questions about "poly" yarn have been answered. As for your other question:
...how do come to know so much about Mad Dog 20/20?
The sentence to which you refer also mentions noted wine connoisseur Robert Parker. Let's just say that my tastes are eclectic and leave it at that. :)
Patcrisci on Mar 27, 2009March 27th, 2009, 5:43 am EDT
Ah, yes, Mad Dog 20/20, I think Parker rated it a 99 out of 100 points.
Pat Crisci
GONZO on Mar 27, 2009March 27th, 2009, 6:52 am EDT
Pat, as I recall, that was in his article entitled "Best Grape-Based Alternatives to Drinking Ethanol" in Wino Quarterly. (But then again, my memory of that might be a little hazy, so I could be wrong.)
Patcrisci on Mar 28, 2009March 28th, 2009, 9:57 am EDT
ha, ha, i like that GOnzo. Does anyone remember boone's farm apple wine? now, that was a heady quaff! i remember buying a 750ml bottle for 99 cents.
Pat Crisci
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