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 specimen resembled several others of around the same size and perhaps the same species, which were pretty common in my February sample from the upper Yakima. Unfortunately, I misplaced the specimen before I could get it under a microscope for a definitive ID.
Kevcarr59 on Mar 11, 2017March 11th, 2017, 4:14 am EST
Having been on the sidelines for almost 15 years, I'm getting a second trip to Norfork Tailwater next month. Digging out the old rods/reels I found 3 of my better rods. A Diamondback American 804, Scientific Anglers 9' 6 wt, and a little Cortland 6' GRF 1000 3/4 wt.
What I'm most interested in is the reel I've got, it's a White River Conservationist #2. I'm trying to find a spare spool for it, since I'd like to be able to switch it between rods, if I can. I vaguely remember that they were going to discontinue the reel, but I've only been to Bass Pro Shops once, so I don't know for sure.