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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Report at a Glance
| General Region | Lower Susquehanna |
| Time of Day | 1:00 - 4:00 |
| Fish Caught | Fifteen smallmouth 15" - 19" |
Details and Discussion
Wbranch on Oct 13, 2009October 13th, 2009, 10:03 am EDT
Had a great day and all the fish fought like demons.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Martinlf on Oct 13, 2009October 13th, 2009, 1:03 pm EDT
Oh yeah, glad you found them Matt. Clousers?
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Lastchance on Oct 17, 2009October 17th, 2009, 12:49 am EDT
Great fish! I have to spend more time on smallmouths next year. Is the Susquehanna rebounding from its woes of a few years ago? I know Bob Clouser hasn't booked trips for a few years.
Wbranch on Oct 23, 2009October 23rd, 2009, 8:43 am EDT
Hello Lastchance,
The river still fly fishes poorly from Harrisburg south through the summer but as soon as there are a few cool nights and the river temperature drops the bass seem to really turn on.
The river still fly fishes poorly from Harrisburg south through the summer but as soon as there are a few cool nights and the river temperature drops the bass seem to really turn on.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
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