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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.

Lateral view of a Female Sweltsa borealis (Chloroperlidae) (Boreal Sallfly) Stonefly Adult from Harris Creek in Washington
I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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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Shawnny3
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Shawnny3 on Oct 12, 2010October 12th, 2010, 11:48 am EDT
Casting for Recovery is a great organization most of you probably already know about and I know some of you volunteer for. They use flyfishing as both emotional and physical therapy for breast cancer survivors. They are currently making a drive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to win the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest for October. They are biting off a lot, attempting to win the top prize ($250 K). They have hovered in the teens in previous months, and this month find themselves at #5. Please consider supporting them in this effort. To vote for them, use the following link:

Help Casting for Recovery in the Pepsi Refresh Everything Contest

You may vote from any IP address once per day. I just keep the link open in my tabs and vote for them every day.

-Shawn
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Martinlf on Oct 16, 2010October 16th, 2010, 11:06 am EDT
Yep it works. You have to sign in then vote. Thanks, Shawn.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"

--Fred Chappell
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Troutnut on Oct 16, 2010October 16th, 2010, 12:37 pm EDT
Fixed the over-long link, and voted. :)
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Shawnny3 on Oct 16, 2010October 16th, 2010, 2:36 pm EDT
Thanks, Jason.

-Shawn
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Shawnny3 on Oct 19, 2010October 19th, 2010, 10:45 am EDT
Well, undoubtedly on the shoulders of the huge contributions to the voting by Troutnuts, CFR has now moved into 4th place after having slipped to 6th. They need to finish in the top two to get the cash. Please, to quote Al Capone, vote early and often.

-Shawn
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CaseyP on Oct 19, 2010October 19th, 2010, 11:16 am EDT
thanks for making it easier! i'd been to the site, i thought, but never could find where to vote or how to log in.

now i just use your link!
"You can observe a lot by watching." Yogi Berra
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Shawnny3 on Nov 3, 2010November 3rd, 2010, 11:30 am EDT
CFR ended up 7th in October - a disappointing finish considering they climbed as high as 4th late in the month. Please help them do better in November. They're steadily climbing, partnering with other organizations to increase voting. They have to reach #1 or #2 in any month to win the cash. As other top vote-getters win their cash, it makes it all that much easier for CFR to try to climb higher the next month. So keep the votes coming. Again, you can vote once per day from each IP address you use. Jason's made a very easy link to use at the top of the thread.

Thanks again for your help.

-Shawn
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