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July is Hexagenia Hatch month.
Hex hatches are big trout food.  Hex's  are to our local lakes what Salmon Flies are to the Deschutes River.  They have the power to bring the largest trout to 
This trout gobbled a Mark's Hexagenia, Emerger/Cripple. the surface where they can be caught on dry flies.

There are four stages of this hatch that the angler should be aware of: nymph, emerger, dun and spinner.

Hex nymphs can start leaving their burrows as early as 7:00 in the evening and a nymph fished along the bottom can get some strikes. Major feeding activity at the surface is the last hour at dark.
More about Hexagenia Hatches
Hexagenia are the largest may flies which occur in the Northwest. Their nymphs burrow into silt of pure lakes. These hatches occur late June to early August.
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Hex photo from: Hatch Guide For Lakes by Jim Schollmyer 		 Hexagenia photo from "Hatch Guide for Lakes" by Jim Scholmeyer, Click Here for more Information.

Offered Here are 10  proven patterns for curing any Hex Hatch Blues.
Silvey's Hexagenia, Nymph
This deadly nymph pattern was developed by Brian Silvey in the late 1980's for the hatch at Lost Lake.  It has since become the standard Hex Nymph for the Pacific Northwest.  It is effective both deep or shallow.		 Hex nymph developed by Brian Silvey.
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12120-04 Silvey's Hexagenia, Nymph 4 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia Emerger
This fly looks like the nymph in the surface film.  the emerging dun is just starting to emerge through a split in the back and the top of the head.  This crude looking fly has proven to be both very effective and extremely durable.  the yellow foam back is easily visible as it supports the rest of the fly wish is wash and submerged.  
Developed by Mark Bachmann.

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02116-06 Hexagenia, Emerger 6 3 for $5.95
Mark's Hexagenia, Crippled Emerger
This pattern  was developed by Mark Bachmann in the early 1990's for the hatch at Timothy Lake.  It replicates the sequence when the dun is nearly out of the shuck or an emerging dun that is hung up in the shuck.  Either way trout like it.  Fish it in the film with the body greased.

Hex emerger/cripple developed by Mark Bachmann.
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2028-08 Mark's Hexagenia, Crippled Emerger 8 3 for $5.95
2028-10 Mark's Hexagenia, Crippled Emerger 10 3 for $5.95
Ultralight Hex Emerger
This pattern was recently developed by Mike Huffman for the mid-west and is very new to the Pacific Northwest. This is a emerger pattern to match the largest sizes of Hexagenia.

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02100-02 Ultralight Hex Emerger 2 3 for $5.95
02100-04 Ultralight Hex Emerger 4 3 for $5.95
02100-06 Ultralight Hex Emerger 6 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia Cripple, Quigley's
This fly is designed by Bob Quigley to replicates the activity of the nymph hanging beneath the surface as the dun is first breaking through the back of the shuck. This is a very effective fly during the first part of the hatch.  Grease the top part of the fly only and let the rear 2/3 of the fly dangle below the surface.

Hex cripple designed by Bob Quigley.
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99100-06 Hexagenia Cripple, Quigley's 6 3 for $5.95
99100-06 Hexagenia Cripple, Quigley's 8 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia, Comparadrake
This is a standard dry fly Hex Dun pattern that was probably developed by some keen tier from the mid-west. It works well in the Pacific Northwest or anywhere where Hex's are light colored on the belly.  This fly works best during hatches of smaller sub-species of Hexagenia. 

Hexagenia, Comparadrake unknown origin.
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2027-08 Hexagenia, Comparadrake 8 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia, Paradrake
This pattern  was developed by Mark Bachmann in the mid-1980's for the hatch at Lost Lake.  It is  lightweight and easy to cast.  Cast ahead of cruising fish.  Give the fly an occasional twitch.  This fly works best during hatches of smaller sub-species of Hexagenia.

 

Hexagina, Paradrake developed by Mark Bachmann.
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2020-08 Hexagenia, Para Drake 8 3 for $5.95
Ultralight Hex Dun
This pattern was recently developed By Mike Huffman for the mid-west and is very new to the Pacific Northwest.  We know you are going to like it.

 

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02101-04 Ultralight Hex Dun 4 3 for $5.95
02101-06 Ultralight Hex Dun 6 3 for $5.95
02101-08 Ultralight Hex Dun 8 3 for $5.95
02101-10 Ultralight Hex Dun 10 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia Foam Dun
You wanted a dun pattern that floats high and is extremely easy to see.  Here it is.  This on floats because it is lighter than water, even when it is wet.  Works best on water that have larger varieties of Hex.

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99105-06 Hexagenia, Foam Dun 6 3 for $5.95
99105-08 Hexagenia, Foam Dun 8 3 for $5.95
Hexagenia Hairwing Dun
This pattern is floats lower and has subdued colors.  It seems to work best where smaller varieties of Hex are expected.  Can also be trimmed into an emerger in an emergency.  (Such as loosing your last emerger pattern to an unusually large fish.)

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2025-04 Hexagenia, Hairwing Dun 4 3 for $5.95
2025-06 Hexagenia, Hairwing Dun 6 3 for $5.95
More Hex 
Giant Hexagenia Mayflies are a very important part of the food chain in some very special Cascade Mountain Lakes.  Hatches of these big bugs brings the largest trout to the surface.  Because of their 		 Lost Lake, Oregon
secretive nocturnal nature, Hex hatches are just now beginning to be understood.  
Hexaginia Limbata...whosa....whata? Are there more than one specie of giant burrowing may fly in our local lakes?  I would seem so.  We have found two distinctly different sizes and at least one color variation.   Some of our local lakes can be fun at dark.   If you want to know more about Hexagenia hatches click here.  

Lately some serious fly tiers such as Mark Bachmann, Bob Quigley, Mike Huffman and Brian Silvey have given the Hex hatch a lot of attention.  The Fly Fishing Shop has put together the most extensive selection of Hex Hatch flies in the region.  
Offered below is a set comprised of well tested patterns.  Some are old favorites, others are brand new.  There are 3 each, 15 flies in all.
Brian Silvey Hex Nymph.
Silvey Hex Nymph		 Mark Bachmann Hex Cripple/Emerger.
M.B. Hex Emerger		 Bob Quigley Hex Cripple.
Quigley Hex Cripple		 Mike Huffman Hex Lightweight Dun.
Ultralight Hex Dun		 Mike Huffman Hex Lightweight Dun.
Hex Paradrake
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HEXXSET Cutting Edge Hexagenia Hatch set of 15 flies 4 Set for $29.95
Temple Fork Outfitters Demo Day 
Is Coming To The Fly Fishing Shop
Saturday, July 31, 9:00am - 2:00pm!
Featured is TFO Rep., Dick Sagara who is offering a free half day group fly casting class in the Portland area.  This class will be made up of customers who buy a TFO Rod(s) at the Demo Day.  You will be able to win a TFO rod at the accuracy fly casting contest and there will be a rod raffle. There will be special events for children under 14 with plenty of prizes.  As usual, a back yard barbeque will accompany this event.

Free Fly Tying Class  Sunday Evening: 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

July 11          Ants & Beetles
                        #10 Carpenter Ant Queen
                        #14 Foam Beetle 

At: The Fly Fishing Shop.  All materials provided.   Bring your fly tying tools if you have them.  Some tool sets will be provided for in house use.  First come, first served.  Beginners & experienced tiers welcome.   Instructor: Trez Hensley.

One-Day Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing School
Take a drift boat ride down the Clackamas River with: 
Mark Bachmann,  Brian Silvey and Ron Lauzon.
Summer Steelhead fly fishing is very practical if you know how.  Being able to find fish and being able to present the fly properly are key factors.  
We will show you how. 
This is a school that will cover a lot of water and fishing knowledge in one day.
Length of the class is 8-hours on the water.  Three student per instructor format.  Emphasis will be on giving you a solid foundation of skills to build on, with a high priority given to hooking fish during the class.
We want to give you maximum advantage by having as many fish hooked during this class as possible.  Nothing teaches you more about fishing than being where fish are being hooked and landed.
Emphasis will be on spey rod casting and sinking-tip line fishing, but will also cover single handed rod techniques. 
Learn how to locate steelhead water and how to approach it.

Watch an expert guide as he fishes and discloses the secrets and proven methods that put fish on the beach. Get a lot of hands- on help so that you too can be productive.
Bring your own waders, rain gear.  Bring your own rod/reel set up if you want to.  
A variety of premium quality 2-hand and single-handed rod/reel set-ups will be available for you to use at no extra charge. Flies are supplied.
A hot lunch will be served on the river.  
There will be a very short rest period after lunch.  
Meet at The Fly Fishing Shop at 6:30am for orientation.  Coffee and donuts will be served.

Arrive back at The Fly Fishing Shop at 6-7:00pm.
What our customers say.   A report on a past Steelhead School.
9 students per class only!
First come, first served.
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SST-CLASS-8 Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing School - Clackamas River, July 23, 2004  $175

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