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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.

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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WestCO
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Palisade, CO

Posts: 65
WestCO on May 19, 2013May 19th, 2013, 7:24 pm EDT
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Tony, I'd love to fish the Rockies with you, but I'm a little reluctant to leave the better fishing I have in Wisconsin...:)


Now you've done it. The only thing that bothers me more than mosquitoes are people bagging on Colorado fishing. Just know that I'm very sad right now.
...but fishermen I have noticed, they don't care if I'm rich or poor, wearing robes or waders, all they care about is the fish, the river, and the game we play. For fishermen, the only virtues are patience, tolerance, and humility. I like this.
Lastchance
Portage, PA

Posts: 437
Lastchance on May 20, 2013May 20th, 2013, 3:17 pm EDT
I think permethrin is great. I haven't had a tick on me in 2 years and I don't glow in the dark unless I'm drinking heavy.

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