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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This one seems to tentatively key to Holocentropus, although I can't make out the anal spines in Couplet 7 of the Key to Genera of Polycentropodidae Larvae nor the dark bands in Couplet 4 of the Key to Genera of Polycentropodidae Larvae, making me wonder if I went wrong somewhere in keying it out. I don't see where that could have happened, though. It might also be that it's a very immature larva and doesn't possess all the identifying characteristics in the key yet. If Holocentropus is correct, then Holocentropus flavus and Holocentropus interruptus are the two likely possibilities based on range, but I was not able to find a description of their larvae.
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Oldredbarn on Feb 17, 2015February 17th, 2015, 5:30 pm EST
Winston BIIIx 8.5 or 9'...I've used both, own the latter...In a 4wt.
My old Sage LL 5wt...I've said before its going with me to my grave...Great dry fly rod, and wonderful stick for performing the dark arts of which Louis alludes. ;)
Spence
My old Sage LL 5wt...I've said before its going with me to my grave...Great dry fly rod, and wonderful stick for performing the dark arts of which Louis alludes. ;)
Spence
"Even when my best efforts fail it's a satisfying challenge, and that, after all, is the essence of fly fishing." -Chauncy Lively
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
Martinlf on Feb 18, 2015February 18th, 2015, 5:46 am EST
Sorry if I offended anyone.
Nah. But I'm curious, why would such a technique lead to recoil? A good many folks who don't compete simply find it a fun way to fish.
you gotta give credit to those that seem to catch fish like they are fishing in a barrel.
This is true. I guess?
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
PaulRoberts on Feb 18, 2015February 18th, 2015, 3:14 pm EST
Hmmmm... mebbe the response is to competitive fishing in general. I have the same gut reaction, seeing organized competition (esp with the often associated hype and merchandising) and fishing as mutually exclusive. In my fishing I'm kept plenty occupied competing/rolling with nature, and with myself. Then again, I may be less socially motivated than others.
Staying on topic...
Kyle, check out the Cabela's LSi!
Staying on topic...
Kyle, check out the Cabela's LSi!
Oldredbarn on Feb 18, 2015February 18th, 2015, 3:40 pm EST
Then again, I may be less socially motivated than others.
:) Me too...
"Even when my best efforts fail it's a satisfying challenge, and that, after all, is the essence of fly fishing." -Chauncy Lively
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
"Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Joseph T Heywood
Martinlf on Feb 18, 2015February 18th, 2015, 5:33 pm EST
Yeah, I have the same negative response to competitive flyfishing, but fishing long rods and beadheads with no split shot on a tight line is not a problem for me. Perhaps it's just compartmentalization. Paul, are you familiar with the Cabela's LSi? Mine has become my favorite light line rod.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
PaulRoberts on Feb 18, 2015February 18th, 2015, 8:06 pm EST
I don't like beadheads myself, and only bc I didn't invent them! Rather selfish of me I know. I have few qualms incorporating odd stuff into my tying. But being somewhat less socially motivated perhaps I like thinking for myself. That said, I do fish some beadheads and some patterns I didn’t invent, taking solace in “borrowing” the materials and techniques and doing my own thing with them. Maybe I’ve grown socially a little bit, or, just had to come to terms with the fact that most of my flies involve well trodden ground.
I have two LSi’s. They are brand new in their cases and I haven’t had a chance to use them, beyond casting. They appear to lack nothing: Fast, powerful, light weight (I have the 9’ 5wt and 9’10wt), and actually pretty. I can make good use of them when the time comes. I bought them bc my other rods in those configurations are 2pcers, my LSi’s are 4 so I could travel with them.
I have two LSi’s. They are brand new in their cases and I haven’t had a chance to use them, beyond casting. They appear to lack nothing: Fast, powerful, light weight (I have the 9’ 5wt and 9’10wt), and actually pretty. I can make good use of them when the time comes. I bought them bc my other rods in those configurations are 2pcers, my LSi’s are 4 so I could travel with them.
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