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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I was not fishing, but happened to be at an unrelated social event on a hill above this tiny creek (which I never even saw) when this stonefly flew by me. I assume it came from there. Some key characteristics are tricky to follow, but process of elimination ultimately led me to Sweltsa borealis. It is reassuringly similar to this specimen posted by Bob Newell years ago. It is also so strikingly similar to this nymph from the same river system that I'm comfortable identifying that nymph from this adult. I was especially pleased with the closeup photo of four mites parasitizing this one.
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HEGARTY on Jul 5, 2015July 5th, 2015, 2:56 pm EDT
LOOKING FOR OPINIONS.FOR BEST FISHING OPTIONS IN THE JACKSON HOLE WY.AND IN HENRYS FORK AREA.IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FLOAT TRIP IN JACKSON HOLE.OR IN HENRYS FORK AREA WHICH WOULD BE BETTER FISHING.THANKS JOHN
Entoman on Jul 5, 2015July 5th, 2015, 8:34 pm EDT
Welcome to the forum!
They are both great. Check local conditions and choose based on the latest fishing reports and the type of fishing you like to do.
Btw - in case you didn't know, using all caps is the digital equivalent of shouting in our faces from an inch away with a mouth full of canned anchovies.:)
They are both great. Check local conditions and choose based on the latest fishing reports and the type of fishing you like to do.
Btw - in case you didn't know, using all caps is the digital equivalent of shouting in our faces from an inch away with a mouth full of canned anchovies.:)
"It's not that I find fishing so important, it's just that I find all other endeavors of Man equally unimportant... And not nearly as much fun!" Robert Traver, Anatomy of a Fisherman
Martinlf on Jul 6, 2015July 6th, 2015, 1:43 pm EDT
Contact local shops. I like Highcountry in Jackson Hole, and Trouthunter in Last Chance. See what they offer and compare.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
--Fred Chappell
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