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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Troutnut on May 3, 2009May 3rd, 2009, 10:18 am EDT
I don't know how I missed hearing about a Dave Barry article on fly fishing back when he wrote it in 2004. I used to read his hilarious column weekly. Anyway, this gem was new to me:
Dave Barry: Fear of fly-casting
Dave Barry: Fear of fly-casting
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
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Taxon on May 3, 2009May 3rd, 2009, 10:28 am EDT
Jason-
That was truly classic. Thanks for sharing.
That was truly classic. Thanks for sharing.
BRomer on May 3, 2009May 3rd, 2009, 11:15 am EDT
I'd whisper a hint that since 2004, that ticket has went unpaid! Good stuff!
~Brett
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Shawnny3 on May 3, 2009May 3rd, 2009, 1:32 pm EDT
Actually, Jason, you didn't miss it, but you did miss not missing it. You already posted this article a few years ago: http://www.troutnut.com/topic/321
But it's still funny the second time. If you wait long enough before rereading a Barry column, he blindsides you again - good stuff.
-Shawn
But it's still funny the second time. If you wait long enough before rereading a Barry column, he blindsides you again - good stuff.
-Shawn
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Troutnut on May 3, 2009May 3rd, 2009, 8:53 pm EDT
Wow! I can't believe how thoroughly I had forgotten about it. It seemed completely unfamiliar to me.
You're right, though... his old articles become very fresh and funny again after a few years.
You're right, though... his old articles become very fresh and funny again after a few years.
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Flatstick96 on May 4, 2009May 4th, 2009, 5:28 am EDT
I missed that column when it first came out, but I saw it last week on another board (can't remember which - paflyfish maybe?).
When we were in college Shawn and I went and saw/heard Dave Barry speak - not sure if you would call it a lecture, or stand-up, or what...but it sure was entertaining.
When we were in college Shawn and I went and saw/heard Dave Barry speak - not sure if you would call it a lecture, or stand-up, or what...but it sure was entertaining.
Troutnut on May 4, 2009May 4th, 2009, 6:19 am EDT
When we were in college Shawn and I went and saw/heard Dave Barry speak - not sure if you would call it a lecture, or stand-up, or what...but it sure was entertaining.
Ah, you went to Cornell too?
I also saw him do his lecture/stand-up there, too, but several years later. It was still really good.
Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist
Flatstick96 on May 4, 2009May 4th, 2009, 8:27 am EDT
I did; I was a year (or 2...I can't remember?) ahead of Shawn.
As you probably know, Shawn and I grew up in Ithaca. The local paper there ran Dave Barry's Miami Herald column every Wednesday, and Shawn and I became big fans of Dave's work; when he happened to come to Cornell at a time when we were both there, it was a no-brainer.
As you probably know, Shawn and I grew up in Ithaca. The local paper there ran Dave Barry's Miami Herald column every Wednesday, and Shawn and I became big fans of Dave's work; when he happened to come to Cornell at a time when we were both there, it was a no-brainer.
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