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.
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This is an interesting one. Following the keys in Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019) and Jacobus et al. (2014), it keys clearly to Ephemerella. Jacobus et al provide a key to species, but some of the characteristics are tricky to interpret without illustrations. If I didn't make any mistakes, this one keys to Ephemerella mucronata, which has not previously been reported any closer to here than Montana and Alberta. The main character seems to fit well: "Abdominal terga with prominent, paired, subparallel, spiculate ridges." Several illustrations or descriptions of this holarctic species from the US and Europe seem to match, including the body length, tarsal claws and denticles, labial palp, and gill shapes. These sources include including Richard Allen's original description of this species in North America under the now-defunct name E. moffatae in Allen RK (1977) and the figures in this description of the species in Italy.
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Fisherdave on Nov 17, 2017November 17th, 2017, 2:05 pm EST
Hey, everybody. Dave @ Cedar Creek Lake here. Just came across a rod in my Grandpa's old garage that I need info on?? A Sage Hi-Modulus Fiberglass B676-4SFS in mint condition, but no luck locating any information on this specific rod online. Anybody out there have any idea of worth, rarity, age (looks pretty old)?
Wbranch on Nov 19, 2017November 19th, 2017, 1:44 am EST
I found this instantly by Googling Sage Hi-Modulus Fiberglass B676-4SFS.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAGE-HI-MODULUS-FIBERGLASS-B679SFL-Fly-Fishing-Rod-Custom-/122399709462
I know it isn't the same number but it is close. If you are that interested in the history of the rod contact Sage. Here is a link to various methods of making contact via; physical address, phone number, and a form you can fill out and send to their customer service.
http://www.sageflyfish.com/contact
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAGE-HI-MODULUS-FIBERGLASS-B679SFL-Fly-Fishing-Rod-Custom-/122399709462
I know it isn't the same number but it is close. If you are that interested in the history of the rod contact Sage. Here is a link to various methods of making contact via; physical address, phone number, and a form you can fill out and send to their customer service.
http://www.sageflyfish.com/contact
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Crepuscular on Nov 19, 2017November 19th, 2017, 4:12 am EST
Hey, everybody. Dave @ Cedar Creek Lake here. Just came across a rod in my Grandpa's old garage that I need info on?? A Sage Hi-Modulus Fiberglass B676-4SFS in mint condition, but no luck locating any information on this specific rod online. Anybody out there have any idea of worth, rarity, age (looks pretty old)?
Cool find. Kind of a rare rod. Sage-Windslow made fiberglass rods for only a short period of time. 1978-1984 (I think) Serial Numbers started in 1980 with the Letter A. Do you have the serial number for the rod? The B may indicate that the rod was custom made from a sage blank. The blanks may not have serial numbers. So it may be difficult to age the rod without a serial number I've never seen one in person.
Fisherdave on Nov 19, 2017November 19th, 2017, 10:35 am EST
thanks i cant find a serial number on it just the b670-4sfs next to sage. I found a list online that showed that the SFS was made in 1983. The only ss number i found was one on the Rod Caddy Tube it was in. model# 305-24 / ss# H-3
but that may have gone to some other rod. my grandpa had
id post a pic of it if i can figure out how to
but that may have gone to some other rod. my grandpa had
id post a pic of it if i can figure out how to
Fisherdave on Nov 19, 2017November 19th, 2017, 11:46 am EST
I posted pics of it in the Troutnut Forum > Photography if you like to see
Crepuscular on Nov 19, 2017November 19th, 2017, 12:14 pm EST
thanks i cant find a serial number on it just the b670-4sfs next to sage. I found a list online that showed that the SFS was made in 1983. The only ss number i found was one on the Rod Caddy Tube it was in. model# 305-24 / ss# H-3
but that may have gone to some other rod. my grandpa had
id post a pic of it if i can figure out how to
I don't think that is a factory rod serial #. My best guess is that someone made the rod.But I could be wrong. Typically all sage blanks have a "B" before the model #. If it has as serial number it may be written in dark ink on the blank above or below the SAGE logo and model information. If you look at the rod that Wbranch linked to, it is a custom build with the "B" before the model number.
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