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.
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.
Troutboomer on Feb 24, 2010February 24th, 2010, 6:42 am EST
We will hold our 5th annual streambank and roadside clean-up on the Little Juniata River on Saturday, April 10th. Meet at the Spruce Creek United Methodist Church at 9 am. In addition to keeping the river a little more beautiful, we thank and invite all the landowners who we are indebted to, for allowing public access. We also make a standing offer to all "j" bank owners to clean-up any and all trash left on their property. With enough volunteers, we will extend our clean-up miles once again, including all the waters between Bellwood and the Frankstown Branch (more than 20 miles). It's a good opportunity to give a little back and to see stretches on the "j" you never new existed. Last year we had over 100 people show up.
Ljnbass on Feb 25, 2010February 25th, 2010, 2:13 am EST
Marked it on my calander. Hopefully will be able to attend this year. I never usually hear about it until a couple days before and usually had plans. Now this year I got a heads up.