Realistic Hexagenia Limbata Mayfly

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tying a realistic hex mayfly, flexible copper wire and 20 lb mono and thread to create the underbody

Hex mayfly underbody, thread, flexible copper wire and 20lb mono

 

segmenting a realistic insect body with two pieces of Swiss straw raffia

Segmentation with two pieces of Swiss straw raffia

 

tying a realistic segmented body with swiss straw

Segmented, transparent paint brush bristles for legs, and rear wings tyed in

Both pieces of raffia are cut in half lengthwise. making four pieces, for the top, bottom and sides

 

tying on the body segmentations, legs and wings

shaping up nicely

 

Realistic Hexagenia Limbata Mayfly completed at the vise

Pair of Realistic Hexagenia Limbata

 

realistic hex mayfly on top of my finger

Another realistic hex mayfly

 

a pair of realistic hex mayflies

More realistic mayflies

 

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June 2007 - A few Unusual Photos of Hex Mayflies in Action

 

the hex hatch is on

A real Hex mayfly landed on my fishing rod

 

come to papa

It seemed as if my realistic mayfly was helping to pull her up

 

nice pair of hex mayflies

A pair of good looking insects

 

mayfly love

Time for a kiss

 

getting aquainted

Getting acquainted

 

mating dance

I think she likes him

 

hooking up

I think these mayflies are having as much fun as I am photographing them

 

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