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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.

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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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Landscape & scenery photos from the Gulkana River

I love this 360-degree panorama of our campsite after a nice day of fishing the Gulkana. Back in the trees my dad (on the right) is chatting with "Moose" from Blue Moose Rafting (on the left). From the Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
At this time of year, sockeye salmon in full spawning colors dot the edges of the upper Gulkana, and are visible from the road in a few places, including this one.
Dead sockeye salmon fertilizing the upper Gulkana River.
A pair of sockeye salmon on their redd. From the Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
Home sweet home... the back of the car is half sleeping bag, half salmon on ice. From the Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
A small round whitefish. From the Gulkana River in Alaska
A few spawning sockeye salmon are visible near the lower left corner of this scene. From the Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
Mean-looking 17-inch rainbow.
The Gulkana River in Alaska
The Gulkana River in Alaska
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