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Lateral view of a Female Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeridae) (Hex) Mayfly Dun from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin
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.

27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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TedderX
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TedderX on Jun 1, 2016June 1st, 2016, 7:29 pm EDT
I'm willing to spend up to $300 on a rod and $300 on a reel.

I want a four-piece rod in 4 or 5 weight and an "older" design reel that you still have to use backing for instead of the newer design.

What companies or brands should I be looking at?
CaseyP
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Arlington, VA/ Mercersburg, PA

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CaseyP on Jun 2, 2016June 2nd, 2016, 6:53 pm EDT
you should be looking at your local fly shop...that's their bread and butter and they're very good at it if you can describe what/where/for what you fish.
btw, welcome, and where are you?
"You can observe a lot by watching." Yogi Berra

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