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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.

Dorsal view of a Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Nymph from the East Fork Issaquah Creek in Washington
This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.
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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Nijimasu on Feb 1, 2017February 1st, 2017, 4:01 pm EST
I have some reels I need lines on. I have some never-been-used lines that are the wrong size or type. I'd like to trade someone for lines that will fit. I'd even do two for one... But I don't want to violate forum rules. Would this be allowed, or no?
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Troutnut on Feb 2, 2017February 2nd, 2017, 4:54 am EST
That's fine for the Fly Fishing Gear subforum.
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Nijimasu on Feb 2, 2017February 2nd, 2017, 2:15 pm EST
Thanks!
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