Nealley's Hex Adult

The Nealley's Hex Adult is a meticulously crafted dry fly designed by Alan Nealley to imitate the adult stage of the Hexagenia limbata mayfly, commonly known as the Hex. This pattern is renowned for its exceptional buoyancy and realistic profile, making it particularly effective during the Hex hatches that occur in late spring and early summer. The fly's design features a deer hair body and wing, which not only provide a lifelike appearance but also enhance its floatation, allowing it to sit prominently on the water's surface. The addition of rubber legs further increases its attractiveness by simulating the natural movement of the mayfly's legs. Anglers have found the Nealley's Hex Adult to be highly effective in both still waters and slow-moving streams, especially during low-light conditions when Hex hatches are most active.

Post-Hatch Spinner Fall: After the main hatch, Hex spinners return to the water to lay eggs. Switch to a spinner pattern or modify the Nealley's Hex Adult by trimming the hackle to sit flush on the water, imitating spent spinners and enticing selective feeders.