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.

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Limnephilus (Summer Flier Sedge) Caddisfly Larva Limnephilus (Summer Flier Sedge) Caddisfly Larva

Case view of a Limnephilus (Limnephilidae) (Summer Flier Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This seems to be a young larva of Limnephilus. Although not clear in the picture, several ventral abdominal segments have chloride epithelia.

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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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Flytyerinpa

Pottsville Pa

Posts: 36

Flytyerinpa on Feb 24, 2018February 24th, 2018, 1:30 am EST

Wondering if anybody would know of a fly shop that sells spun fur or wool in the color Buff ? the shop where I use to buy it is out of business and I'm out of stock. I tried google but didn't find any help on there. Ed

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Feb 24, 2018February 24th, 2018, 3:06 am EST

Flytyerinpa,

Here is a source;

http://www.jsflyfishing.com

Page 51 of the 2018 catalog has Sculpin Wool in tan for $3.35 and Rams Wool in tan for $2.75. Page 52 of the print catalog has tons of natural and synthetic furs and dubbing. They sell a Japanese hook that is many dollars less than Tiemco hooks. I like to save money when ever possible to use for other fishing stuff.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.