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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JCW355
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JCW355 on Jan 23, 2015January 23rd, 2015, 5:00 pm EST
I say olive midge, someone tried to tell me baetis
Entoman on Jan 23, 2015January 23rd, 2015, 5:06 pm EST
Welcome to the forum. Is there a particular critter you are referring to? Your comment isn't attached to a photo or existing topic.
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Feathers5
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Feathers5 on Jan 26, 2015January 26th, 2015, 6:28 am EST
I say olive midge, someone tried to tell me baetis
If it has no tails most likes it's a midge.