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.
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Report at a Glance
| General Region | Nebraska |
| Dates Fished | 3/26/2010 |
| Time of Day | 6:00 pm |
| Fish Caught | Trout |
| Conditions & Hatches | Cold, Snow on the ground |
Details and Discussion
EGahan on Mar 27, 2011March 27th, 2011, 11:50 am EDT
I'm new to trout fishing and need some help identifying this trout I caught.
Martinlf on Mar 28, 2011March 28th, 2011, 10:39 am EDT
Photo? Released, we hope?
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell