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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 Setvena wahkeena (Perlodidae) (Wahkeena Springfly) Stonefly Nymph from Mystery Creek #199 in Washington
As far as I can tell, this species has only previously been reported from one site in Oregon along the Columbia gorge. However, the key characteristics are fairly unmistakable in all except for one minor detail:
— 4 small yellow spots on frons visible in photos
— Narrow occipital spinule row curves forward (but doesn’t quite meet on stem of ecdysial suture, as it's supposed to in this species)
— Short spinules on anterior margin of front legs
— Short rposterior row of blunt spinules on abdominal tergae, rather than elongated spinules dorsally
I caught several of these mature nymphs in the fishless, tiny headwaters of a creek high in the Wenatchee Mountains.
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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Princemoga
India

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Princemoga on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 3:47 am EDT
Looking to buy a new fishing rod. Need some good suggestions.. Previously I was using Shakespeare Travelmate 6’6″ Rod. I want to upgrade to a new brand.
I found this list . They have amazing rods with awesome amazon ratings.
Adirman
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Monticello, NY

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Adirman on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 4:31 am EDT
This is for small streams i assume?
Wbranch
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York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Mar 31, 2018March 31st, 2018, 5:50 am EDT
Princemoga,

Are we talking about spinning rods or fly rods? What are you fishing for, masheer?
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Snowbeeusa
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El Monte, CA

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Snowbeeusa on Apr 16, 2018April 16th, 2018, 5:58 am EDT
If it's a fly rod you're looking for..... perhaps a 6' 2wt fly rod. That would be a very light rod and good for area's where you were using the Shakespeare Travelmate.

Snowbee has a inexpensive 6' 2wt classic rod you might check out
GoldenTroutDude
Wbranch
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York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Apr 16, 2018April 16th, 2018, 11:11 am EDT
If it's a fly rod you're looking for..... perhaps a 6' 2wt fly rod. That would be a very light rod and good for area's where you were using the Shakespeare Travelmate.

Snowbee has a inexpensive 6' 2wt classic rod you might check out


Hmm, first post and it appears to be a blatant ad to sell fly rods.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Kevinspear
1489 Locust View Drive San Francisco, CA 94103

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Kevinspear on Oct 27, 2018October 27th, 2018, 2:39 am EDT
Interesting topic...
Troutbum32
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New Zealand

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Troutbum32 on Jan 10, 2020January 10th, 2020, 7:04 am EST
If you want something that's going to last I recommend one from Sage. A lot of professionals use them and the warranties last a lifetime there's a round-up of all Sage rods here: https://flyfisherpro.com/gear/rods/sage-fly-rods/
20 Years Fly Fishing in New Zealand and abroad.
Wbranch
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York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Jan 17, 2020January 17th, 2020, 4:24 pm EST
Hello Troutbum32,

What's up mate?
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Gene_PA
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Lebanon, PA

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Gene_PA on Mar 14, 2020March 14th, 2020, 7:04 am EDT
Try this site https://www.moonshinerods.com/ has some good rods and the "Midnight Special" is made in the USA.

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