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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Mcflyangler on Jun 9, 2016June 9th, 2016, 4:57 pm EDT
Midge hatches can be some of the most productive dry fly fishing experiences. The midges sometimes will cluster together, and the trout will go for these clusters because its a larger meal. The Griffiths Gnat matches the midge cluster very well. Its an old pattern that has been around for a long time, but still produces very well. It floats high on the water, so its great for an indicator fly when fishing a double rig. Use it as an indicator for a smaller midge dry fly, or even a midge emerger.
Hook: Size 14-22 dry fly good (in this case an Umpqua U002 size 18)
Thread: Black 8/0 or 70 denier thread
Body: 2 peacock hurl strands
Hackle: Grizzly dry fly hackle
Music: Sunny, funnysong, ukulele - Bensound.com
Hook: Size 14-22 dry fly good (in this case an Umpqua U002 size 18)
Thread: Black 8/0 or 70 denier thread
Body: 2 peacock hurl strands
Hackle: Grizzly dry fly hackle
Music: Sunny, funnysong, ukulele - Bensound.com
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Flytyerinpa on Jun 20, 2016June 20th, 2016, 12:02 pm EDT
I agree while we don't have a lot of dry fly hatches or midges here, when I see a fish feeding and I cant take him I'll tie on a Griffiths Nat and I would guess about 75% of the time I can take him. Ed
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