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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.

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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By Troutnut on May 23rd, 2013

Photos by Troutnut from Prince William Sound in Alaska

Close-up of some golden moss by a little creek

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Sculpins are sort of the "trash fish" of Alaskan saltwater, but I love how they look.

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Bear watching station at low tide

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Panorama west across camp ridge

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
We found this bear in the spotting scope a few minutes before another group of hunters shot it.

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
View west across camp ridge

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Deep pool

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Bear watch station at high tide

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Bear backstraps & bacon... a great dinner in camp!

From Prince William Sound in Alaska
Cascading water in moss

From Prince William Sound in Alaska

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