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.
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!
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
"Even when my best efforts fail it's a satisfying challenge, and that, after all, is the essence of fly fishing." -Chauncy Lively
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
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.
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!