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 lead to Couplet 35 of the Key to Genera of Perlodidae Nymphs and the genus Isoperla, but I'm skeptical that's correct based on the general look. I need to get it under the microscope to review several choices in the key, and it'll probably end up a different Perlodidae.
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Lastchance on Mar 6, 2015March 6th, 2015, 3:21 pm EST
I've read the discussion here and people really seem to like Collins Hackle and Herbert Minor feathers for dry fly tying. Anyone ever try the Commercial Grade Deal from Collins, the Commercial Grab Bag for $60? That includes four capes of their choice.
Crepuscular on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 2:03 am EST
No, I'm always looking for a specific color
TNEAL on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 4:51 am EST
I have. It's a great deal with a lot of quality hackle for $60. The only drawback is you can't name your color.
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