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.

A trackless paradise two days deep in the Yellowstone backcountry

From Mystery Creek # 218 in Wyoming

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Dorsal view of a Skwala (Perlodidae) (Large Springfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington

This Skwala nymph still has a couple months left to go before hatching, but it's still a good representative of its species, which was extremely abundant in my sample for a stonefly of this size. It's obvious why the Yakima is known for its Skwala hatch.

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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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RiseUpDagon
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RiseUpDagon on Jul 14, 2016July 14th, 2016, 2:16 pm EDT

...and when I say "gear", I mean shirts. I grew up fishing with my family. Eventually, I got tired of how many flaws I saw in my shirts when I was fishing...my pockets were too baggy, my line snagged on my sleeve in the middle of a cast. So, I decided to start my own line to make my perfect shirt. No more baggy pockets! I think it's something you all would really enjoy when you're fishing. I've been able to wear these fishing in Gunnison, and Port O'Connor, and they've quickly become my favorite shirts. Check them out and let me know what you think. Any feedback is extremely appreciated. Thanks!

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Roguerat

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Roguerat on Jul 17, 2016July 17th, 2016, 2:35 am EDT

interesting, Dagon was the fish-deity of the Philistines in ancient history...supposedly half-man, half-fish and depicted in statues and carvings found in the Middle East and Mediterranean coast.

Anyway, nice shirts.

Roguerat

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Wbranch

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Wbranch on Jul 18, 2016July 18th, 2016, 6:43 pm EDT

The maker may believe they are the best fishing shirts. They are also the most expensive fishing shirts I have ever seen. A long sleeve, knit poly T-shirt for $95.00. Ouch, that is twice as much as most every other makers similar shirt.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.