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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As far as I can tell, this species has only previously been reported from one site in Oregon along the Columbia gorge. However, the key characteristics are fairly unmistakable in all except for one minor detail:
— 4 small yellow spots on frons visible in photos
— Narrow occipital spinule row curves forward (but doesn’t quite meet on stem of ecdysial suture, as it's supposed to in this species)
— Short spinules on anterior margin of front legs
— Short rposterior row of blunt spinules on abdominal tergae, rather than elongated spinules dorsally
I caught several of these mature nymphs in the fishless, tiny headwaters of a creek high in the Wenatchee Mountains.
— 4 small yellow spots on frons visible in photos
— Narrow occipital spinule row curves forward (but doesn’t quite meet on stem of ecdysial suture, as it's supposed to in this species)
— Short spinules on anterior margin of front legs
— Short rposterior row of blunt spinules on abdominal tergae, rather than elongated spinules dorsally
I caught several of these mature nymphs in the fishless, tiny headwaters of a creek high in the Wenatchee Mountains.
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Shanti on May 9, 2012May 9th, 2012, 2:55 pm EDT
Finally, some real rain and humidity.
My first good hatch and steadily rising fish this year.
It all took place in a small forest stream.
I was lucky enough to catch some, and one of them was also caught on film.
A friend of mine likes to play around with the camera.
It can be viewed here: http://vimeo.com/41875522
My first good hatch and steadily rising fish this year.
It all took place in a small forest stream.
I was lucky enough to catch some, and one of them was also caught on film.
A friend of mine likes to play around with the camera.
It can be viewed here: http://vimeo.com/41875522
Somewhere, right now, a fish is rising.
And you´re at the computer..
And you´re at the computer..
Martinlf on May 10, 2012May 10th, 2012, 4:16 am EDT
Pretty spot and fun video. Thanks for sharing this.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
Shanti on May 10, 2012May 10th, 2012, 4:41 am EDT
Yep, that river is beautiful. I'm lucky to have it only an hour away, there are rivers closer to home with bigger trout in it. But still, I absolutely love this one.
Somewhere, right now, a fish is rising.
And you´re at the computer..
And you´re at the computer..
Shanti on May 10, 2012May 10th, 2012, 2:19 pm EDT
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it.
Somewhere, right now, a fish is rising.
And you´re at the computer..
And you´re at the computer..
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