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.

Waterfalls over smooth bedrock above Titcomb Lakes

From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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Dorsal view of a Kogotus (Perlodidae) Stonefly Nymph from Mystery Creek #199 in Washington

This one pretty clearly keys to Kogotus, but it also looks fairly different from specimens I caught in the same creek about a month later in the year. With only one species of the genus known in Washington, I'm not sure about the answer to this ID.

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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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The Second Annual Hardy Cup Bamboo Rodcasting Competition.

Flymom

Catskills - Livingston Manor, NY

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Flymom on Jun 29, 2012June 29th, 2012, 6:47 am EDT

Saturday, August 4, 8:30 AM-5 PM: Anglers Market - over 100 tables of fly fishing tackle, accessories, collectibles, etc, and outdoors sports related items, and introducing local community vendors of crafts, home products and services.
The Second Annual Hardy Cup Bamboo Rodcasting Competition. 2011 Winner Maseke Takemoto will be on hand to defend his title. Rod casters and bamboo rodmakers from all over the world are expected to participate in this tournament that is now extended two days. Prizes awarded to top 3 finishers. Casting competition will begin at 9:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM on Saturday, and continue on Sunday. At 6:00 PM Hardy/Greys North America LTD will provide a pig roast for everyone at no charge.