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

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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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Glossosoma (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva Glossosoma (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva

Dorsal view of a Glossosoma (Glossosomatidae) (Little Brown Short-horned Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

I caught this tiny larva without a case, but it seems to key pretty clearly to to Glossosomatidae. From there, the lack of sclerites on the mesonotum points to either Glossosoma or Anagapetus. Although it's difficult to see in a 2D image from the microscope, it's pretty clear in the live 3D view that the pronotum is only excised about 1/3 of its length to accommodate the forecoxa, not 2/3, which points to Glossosoma at Couplet 5 of the Key to Genera of Glossosomatidae Larvae.

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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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Orvis Helios 2 outfit

Vandy17
Northampton

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Vandy17 on Feb 11, 2017February 11th, 2017, 1:33 am EST

I have an orivs Helios 2 8'6 mid flex and mirage3 reel for sale. I bought it last year. Very nice rod just don't use it anymore. It comes with rod sock and tube and also reel bag. Has 5wt floating flyline and orange backing. I paid 1500 for it. Asking 1000 for it.

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Feb 11, 2017February 11th, 2017, 2:33 am EST

Would you be wiling to sell the rod only? I assume it is 4 pieces? Is the rod in excellent condition or are there nicks and scratches on the blank and cork?

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Vandy17
Northampton

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Vandy17 on Feb 11, 2017February 11th, 2017, 2:44 am EST

I was hoping to sell it as an outfit but I could possibly sell just the rod. If you'd like give me your email and I'll send you pics of it.