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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From the Foss River in Washington

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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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Purple Patriot

Brian314
Fenton, MI.

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Brian314 on Apr 22, 2020April 22nd, 2020, 8:17 pm EDT

Hi all - I've tied the Patriot and the Purple Haze but can find no recipe for the Purple Patriot. I assume it's just a Patriot w purple substituted for the blue ... anyone know for sure ?? :-)

Partsman

bancroft michigan

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Partsman on Apr 23, 2020April 23rd, 2020, 12:21 am EDT

Brian314, I was just looking at them for sale on Gates lodge last night, and I thought I had a recipe saved in this computer. But can't find it, I will continue to search and if I come up with it I will let you know. I hope you are fairing well through these crazy times.
Mike.

TNEAL
GRAYLING. MICHIGAN

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TNEAL on Apr 24, 2020April 24th, 2020, 4:33 am EDT

that would be correct...

Brian314
Fenton, MI.

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Brian314 on Apr 24, 2020April 24th, 2020, 9:10 pm EDT

Tim, Mike - thanks :-)

Mike - doing well, just bored at home these days - been tying a lot. You been out to Shiatown this spring ??