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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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.
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Jesse on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 8:48 am EST
Some scenery and fish shots from the last week in Montana. Hope you guys enjoy!
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Entoman on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 9:09 am EST
Nice scenery and fish, Jess, as usual from you! That one you're holding has particularly pretty orange spots.
"It's not that I find fishing so important, it's just that I find all other endeavors of Man equally unimportant... And not nearly as much fun!" Robert Traver, Anatomy of a Fisherman
PaulRoberts on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 9:16 am EST
Beautiful images Jesse. That brown at streamside shows how beautiful those things are. Just a great shot. I look at such things and think there either IS a god, or... I'm deeply programmed to fall in love with such things.
Oldredbarn on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 11:03 am EST
Kurt, Paul, Jess,
As much as I love "natives", my world would be a lot less wonderful, if those old boys hadn't imported old von Behr back in the day...They look so natural where they are, there in Jesse's pics.
You know, Jess, you are stoking our cabin fever here...:) Those fish look so healthy out your way...You've done it now kid! I'm walking in to the next office right now and declaring to the boss (my wife) I'm planning a trip back to Montana and she's going to hunt you down and beat you with a stick...:)
Spence
As much as I love "natives", my world would be a lot less wonderful, if those old boys hadn't imported old von Behr back in the day...They look so natural where they are, there in Jesse's pics.
You know, Jess, you are stoking our cabin fever here...:) Those fish look so healthy out your way...You've done it now kid! I'm walking in to the next office right now and declaring to the boss (my wife) I'm planning a trip back to Montana and she's going to hunt you down and beat you with a stick...:)
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
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
Motrout on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 11:13 am EST
Awesome pictures man!
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Falsifly on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 11:40 am EST
I'm walking in to the next office right now and declaring to the boss (my wife) I'm planning a trip back to Montana and she's going to hunt you down and beat you with a stick...:)
Spence, if by "stick" you mean fly rod, I would say that your wife and many of us would have a hard time beating Jesse, by the looks of those pictures.
Falsifly
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
When asked what I just caught that monster on I showed him. He put on his magnifiers and said, "I can't believe they can see that."
GldstrmSam on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 2:51 pm EST
You're killing me!!!
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Pryal74 on Feb 8, 2012February 8th, 2012, 8:56 pm EST
Fantastic brown!
-James Pryal
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Into The Wild Fly Fishing
Oldredbarn on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 5:18 am EST
Spence, if by "stick" you mean fly rod, I would say that your wife and many of us would have a hard time beating Jesse, by the looks of those pictures.
:) All I'm saying Allan is, if Jess sees a rather attractive, dark-haired, curly headed, mid 50's, of Italian decent, woman heading in his direction, he'd better run...Bigger men than Jess rue the day they failed to heed this advice...:) Her grandmother ran an Italian restaurant in Cortland NY and made her own pasta...If she's carrying her grandmother's old rolling pin, my advice to Jess, "Drop the rod boy! and run like hell!"...;)
Dispite a few contusions, when all is going well, I eat like a prince ;)!
Spence
He's actually safe for now since I haven't found the nerve, I mean the right moment, to break the news yet that I'm planning another trip west. Considering I tend to the smart-assed side of the scales, it's a miracle I don't have a nervous tic...
Actually, all kidding aside she's a sweet-heart...I should be ashamed of myself for being so spoiled. if I showed her Jess's pics she'd want to tag along...She's been on me for years to take her to Montana.
"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
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
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Feathers5 on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 5:21 am EST
jesse, stop it you're making me feel bad. nah, just kidding, keep 'em coming.
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Gutcutter on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 4:05 pm EST
Hey kid!
Don't ever graduate. Keep posting the fish porn :)
Don't ever graduate. Keep posting the fish porn :)
All men who fish may in turn be divided into two parts: those who fish for trout and those who don't. Trout fishermen are a race apart: they are a dedicated crew- indolent, improvident, and quietly mad.
-Robert Traver, Trout Madness
-Robert Traver, Trout Madness
Jesse on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 7:44 pm EST
I honestly love sharing my photos with you guys, but your all way to generous towards me, im blushing ;) Spence, im mostly italian and i can NOT wait to find a great italian girl to hold the house down when im shredding, so bring her on haha. All of you are funny, thanks guys ill do my best to have some more pictures for you soon!
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