Hexagenia mayfly emergence on Lake Almanor has started.

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06-21-2019, 12:09 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired

Hexagenia mayfly emergence on Lake Almanor has started.

I called Nor Cal guides and instructors, Lincoln and Lance Gray, up at Lake Almanor today.

They said the Hex hatch started a few nights ago.

This is the biggest mayfly in North America.

The nymphs start to wriggle up from the silty bottom of Almanor in the late afternoon.

They said it could go for the next 30 days.

Sadly the fly shop in Chester has closed.

If you are up there and need some flies Lincoln and Lance have a good supply at their cabin.

530/517-2204
06-21-2019, 12:56 PM
Lance Gray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Kiene semi-retired

I called Nor Cal guides and instructors, Lincoln and Lance Gray, up at Lake Almanor today.

They said the Hex hatch started a few nights ago.

This is the biggest mayfly in North America.

The nymphs start to wriggle up from the silty bottom of Almanor in the late afternoon.

They said it could go for the next 30 days.

Sadly the fly shop in Chester has closed.

If you are up there and need some flies Lincoln and Lance have a good supply at their cabin.

530/517-2204

Thanks Bill
Yes we have a complete shop up here. Lines, rods and flies.

I also have some dates still open to fish the hex hatch, I have July 15,16 and 18. $135 a person max of two people. I have all the equipment. Call me for more information information.

Thanks
06-21-2019, 02:24 PM
steveg137

Really disappointed can't make it, had a blast last year.
06-22-2019, 03:37 PM
ARichcrook

Pm sent Lance.
06-23-2019, 08:26 AM
Lance Gray

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Originally Posted by ARichcrook

Pm sent Lance.

PM returned
06-26-2019, 02:52 PM
J.A.G. Fly Fishing

Hex hatch is going strong, lots of bugs and fish coming to the surface. Lance and I are having a good time up here! I have several openings next week and the week after, if anyone is interested in fishing the Hex Hatch. Feel free to call me.

5305700978
06-27-2019, 08:23 PM
cyama

Are you guys catching big smallmouth and browns by the dam? I think most don't know but I learned from Lance that it often productive to fish a hex nymph before the hatch. I like the Mercer's hex nymph. Lincoln's stilborn I think it is called is also deadly.
06-27-2019, 08:27 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired

I think Lance or Lincoln told me they fish in the late afternoon / early evening with a sinking line and a Hex nymph.

I can now imagine they would use a floating line with an indicator and Hex nymph?

Some might fish Hal Janssen style with a floating line and really long leader and Hex nymph.

I think Hal uses his gray Janssen Leech as the Hex nymph imitation.

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07-08-2019, 03:37 PM
Lance Gray

Hex Hatch still doing good

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Kiene semi-retired

I think Lance or Lincoln told me they fish in the late afternoon / early evening with a sinking line and a Hex nymph.

I can now imagine they would use a floating line with an indicator and Hex nymph?

Some might fish Hal Janssen style with a floating line and really long leader and Hex nymph.

I think Hal uses his gray Janssen Leech as the Hex nymph imitation.

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I am still at Lake Almanor and the fishing has been good to great. The fish are keying on the hexes every night. Big fish on dries and nymphs.

Still have a couple dates open.

July 15 and 16th. I have all the equipment. $135 per person. Two people max. Call me or text me.

5305172204

Thanks