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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Millcreek on Jul 23, 2014July 23rd, 2014, 5:59 am EDT
Was looking through science news today and found this. A dobsonfly adult from China with an eight inch wingspan. It can be seen here.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/136329-Gigantic-Insect-Found-in-China-Will-Give-You-Nightmares
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/136329-Gigantic-Insect-Found-in-China-Will-Give-You-Nightmares
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Entoman on Jul 23, 2014July 23rd, 2014, 7:44 am EDT
I wouldn't wade where that critter is found. The larva could bite your leg off!:)
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Crepuscular on Jul 23, 2014July 23rd, 2014, 10:51 am EDT
my wife sent me that yesterday. yup, that's a big one.
Gus on Jul 23, 2014July 23rd, 2014, 11:10 am EDT
not sure I have a fly rod that could cast an imitation of that thing.
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PaulRoberts on Jul 24, 2014July 24th, 2014, 1:28 am EDT
It's not only found in China the article says. Will keep my eyes peeled.
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