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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Report at a Glance
| General Region | The continental divide |
| Specific Location | uhhhhh........no |
| Dates Fished | 6/09/07 |
| Time of Day | All day |
| Fish Caught | Cutthroat |
| Conditions & Hatches | Conditions were perfect for 11,600 ft. in late June |
Details and Discussion
Sundula on Jul 3, 2007July 3rd, 2007, 7:20 pm EDT
Sight fishing is the key! Waiting for patroling fish. Didn't land many only 4 but the two in the pictures are 16". All released healthy and happy. Great stuff, the temps in Denver were in the high 90's the water has been too high for my taste. So what is a guy to do? Ah yes head to the high country. Sunny and 70 with clouds blowing in around 2pm typical stuff. Perfect.
PICS are in the Photo Forum
PICS are in the Photo Forum
Shawnny3 on Jul 4, 2007July 4th, 2007, 2:37 am EDT
Gorgeous fish, and I'm sure the location can't be done justice in photos. The type of fishing you're describing is foreign to me. I'd love to try it sometime. Nice work!
-Shawn
-Shawn
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