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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.

Dorsal view of a Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph from the East Fork Issaquah Creek in Washington
This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.
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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Jesse has attached these 7 pictures. The message is below.
Pretty waterfall.
Little native creek.
Trico's coming off strong!
Tight casts for the hard to reach brookies.
God's beautiful artwork!
Nice native brookie.
Johan and Jesse, life partners, look out fly fishing world!
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Jesse on Aug 14, 2010August 14th, 2010, 5:43 am EDT
I just thought since the photography catagory was slacking a little bit, id share with everyone a couple of pictures from a recent summer trip. Hope everyone enjoys them!
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Shawnny3 on Aug 19, 2010August 19th, 2010, 1:54 pm EDT
Great photos, Jesse. They really make you feel like you're there. Thanks for sharing.

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Martinlf on Aug 19, 2010August 19th, 2010, 4:42 pm EDT
Great shots. Thanks!
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"

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Oldredbarn on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 5:30 am EDT
Jess,

That last photo has Trout Bums written all over it! :)

It's nice for this old sod to see some youth attracted to our fair sport. From reading your posts over the last year or so we all can see you are a good addition to the "club".

I'm trying to work on a young nephew and see if I can't get him interested. I tried with another back in the late 90's but he didn't seem much interested. The spell didn't take...

Thanks!

Spence
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Flatstick96 on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 8:58 am EDT
Are those Vibram FiveFingers that I see in the last pic? If so, how do you guys like them?
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Lastchance on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 11:34 am EDT
Really nice photos. Thanks
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Jesse on Aug 20, 2010August 20th, 2010, 4:26 pm EDT
Hey thanks for all the positive comments guys and yes sir they sure are vibram 5fings. Absolutely love them for summer wet wading, especially in smaller streams. I have the neoprene ones too so it keeps the feet a little warmer than normal. Oh and Spence, someone has to keep the 'club' going down the line for our future generations haha.
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JohanB on Aug 21, 2010August 21st, 2010, 5:20 am EDT
Hey everyone!

I'm a new addition to the web site I hope to provide you guys with quality post and pictures. Jesse and I had a lot of fun during this trip, and hope to make many more in the near future. Hope you guys enjoy the pictures!
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PaulRoberts on Aug 21, 2010August 21st, 2010, 12:52 pm EDT
Great pics! Takes me there with you. Fun!

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