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.

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Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph

Artistic view of a Perlodidae (Springflies and Yellow Stones) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington

This one seems to lead to Couplet 35 of the Key to Genera of Perlodidae Nymphs and the genus Isoperla, but I'm skeptical that's correct based on the general look. I need to get it under the microscope to review several choices in the key, and it'll probably end up a different Perlodidae.

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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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Closeup insects by Bnewell from the Touchet River in Washington

Male Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult

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Male Claassenia sabulosa (Perlidae) (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult from the Touchet River in Washington

The males have these abbreviated wings. I doubt they can fly but they can run faster than any stonefly I have seen. The also have an interesting habit of jumping.

Collected August 2, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington

Added by Bnewell on August 3, 2011

Collected August 2, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington and added by Bnewell on August 3, 2011

Female Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult

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Female Claassenia sabulosa (Perlidae) (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult from the Touchet River in Washington

I think this is one of the most poorly understood of the golden stoneflies. It is rare to see any articles about it or fishing the hatch. It emerges late in summer usually on medium to large rivers.The adults are quite secretive but it is something to see the adults run across the water surface. These guys can really run. The males have short wings.The females are up to 1 1/4 inch long rivaling the salmonfly as the largest adult stonefly in the west.The adults are not real golden in color, especially the females which are more of an off yellow to off white abdomen. In handling the adults it is obvious that they shun direct sunlight. I find them by turning over rocks close to the water's edge.

Collected August 2, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington

Added by Bnewell on August 3, 2011

Collected August 2, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington and added by Bnewell on August 3, 2011