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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.

Dorsal view of a Grammotaulius betteni (Limnephilidae) (Northern Caddisfly) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington
This is a striking caddis larva with an interesting color pattern on the head. Here are some characteristics I was able to see under the microscope, but could not easily expose for a picture:
- The prosternal horn is present.
- The mandible is clearly toothed, not formed into a uniform scraper blade.
- The seems to be only 2 major setae on the ventral edge of the hind femur.
- Chloride epithelia seem to be absent from the dorsal side of any abdominal segments.
Based on these characteristics and the ones more easily visible from the pictures, this seems to be Grammotaulius. The key's description of the case is spot-on: "Case cylindrical, made of longitudinally arranged sedge or similar leaves," as is the description of the markings on the head, "Dorsum of head light brownish yellow with numerous discrete, small, dark spots." The spot pattern on the head is a very good match to figure 19.312 of Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019). The species ID is based on Grammotaulius betteni being the only species of this genus known in Washington state.
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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Catchabarra
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Catchabarra on Apr 23, 2014April 23rd, 2014, 11:51 pm EDT
Hey i recently joined this forum and looking forward to talking about barramundi fishing. Please take part in this forum to explore new ideas of fishing.
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Wbranch on Apr 24, 2014April 24th, 2014, 6:03 am EDT
Welcome to the Forum! If I'm not mistaken barramundi are a fish of the southern hemisphere and specifically Austrailia. I'd bet that not a single current forum member, except you, has ever seen a barramundi.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
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Gus on Apr 24, 2014April 24th, 2014, 2:34 pm EDT
Welcome!

You are correct Wbranch...not a clue. should I add it to my bucket list?
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Wbranch on Apr 24, 2014April 24th, 2014, 6:43 pm EDT
Here is a link to any forum members looking to catch their first barramundi.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barramundi
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
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Catchabarra on May 2, 2014May 2nd, 2014, 9:29 pm EDT
The Barramundi is one of Australia's most well known freshwater species.It is Australia's favorite fish and is known throughout many parts of the world as Asian Sea Bass.

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