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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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.
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Al514 on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 5:16 pm EST
For multiple reasons, I have been away from this forum for a while. I still see some familiar names around, and the new template of the site looks great. It's finally updated too! Lots of new pictures and bugs to look at :-)
Anyways, I'm going to try and be on here more again and its good to still see quality content.
Anyways, I'm going to try and be on here more again and its good to still see quality content.
Minnesota on Feb 9, 2012February 9th, 2012, 8:43 pm EST
I can't wait to get out in the water myself. My oldest son is 6 now, and old enough to come along and peek under rocks with me. Maybe even get a can of corn and catch some stocked trout. Teaching my children to fly fish is going to be such a blessing, and so much fun for me.
Jason Moe
Martinlf on Feb 10, 2012February 10th, 2012, 8:46 am EST
Welcome back, Artie.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Lastchance on Feb 11, 2012February 11th, 2012, 5:30 am EST
Hey Artie, at least give us one reason you haven't been on here. Hee! Hee!