Hexes!

Posted By on June 27, 2009

The annual Hexegenia hatch is on at Ray Roberts. Everything that swims in that lake (with the possible exception of sand bass) is up cruising the shorelines for an easy meal. Every willow within 30 feet of shore will have dozens, if not hundreds, of the large mayflies on it. Shake a branch and they’ll flush, scattering in the breeze. If any land in the water, a nearby bluegill or bass will gladly take the offering.

Bart Larmouth (from Tailwaters Flyfishing in Dallas) was at the lake yesterday and shot some video of the hexes. Check it out here.

The carp will feed on top as well. If you can find one that looks like it’s surface-feeding, it probably is. Put a #8 Hex dry right in front of it on a long 3-4X leader and see what happens!

(photo by Bart Larmouth)

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