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.
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.
Nwflycast on Nov 25, 2016November 25th, 2016, 2:15 pm EST
I am planning a trip to Italy next June. I have selected my rivers in and around Tuscany. What are the public access rules for rivers in Italy. Is the land private and you need to get permission for river access, are there river easement like in Montana, can you access most of the rivers through Italy's equivalent of national parks, etc.. Any help would be most appreciated.
Wbranch on Nov 27, 2016November 27th, 2016, 6:47 am EST
I know from a fellow who builds rods in Italy that most trout fly fishers travel north to Slovenia and Croatia for their trout fishing. On river I remember is called the Gacka. It is a huge spring creek.
Regarding your access questions you might try Googling those key words.
Edit; Dec 07, 2016
Since I made my post I looed at a YouTube video of trout fishing in Tuscany and I can see now where there is some lovely water, and really uniquely spotted, brown trout there. I think I also saw a picture of a European grayling. Catching a couple nice 15"-16" grayling would make the trip fantastic.
Mikeray1986 on Dec 7, 2016December 7th, 2016, 3:46 am EST
I've read about trout fishing in the region Molise. Its a rural area that my grandmother is from. Post pics when you return please! I'd love to fish europe.