Skwala
Apr 14, 2021 13:26:01 #
BJMintz
Loc: Los Angeles
I'm heading to Montana on Monday hoping to catch the skwala hatch on the Bitterroot. Fishing Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Anybody know anything?
Apr 14, 2021 13:30:51 #
I know that I have no idea what skwala means. Always trying to learn new stuff. Please fill me in.
Apr 14, 2021 13:45:04 #
BJMintz
Loc: Los Angeles
A skwala is large stonefly that hatches in mid- to late-April or early May. Beeg trout come out of the depths when skwala are hatching and rivers turn into a madhouse. The skwala is about one-half the size of a salmon fly, if that helps you identify it. For more info, Google it.
PS Old friend Don Zerwer lives in Lincoln. Know him?
PS Old friend Don Zerwer lives in Lincoln. Know him?
Apr 14, 2021 13:51:36 #
No I do not know Don. He a long time resident or one of them blue hairs that recently retired here?
I moved to Lincoln in 1998 and at that time the population was less than 8000. Then Del Webb happened. We are currently up to about 55,000. And still growing. At one time during the period 2001 to 2010, Lincoln was the fasting growing city in the U.S.
And thanks for the info, I will check it out. Be sure to post some photos of your adventures up there.
I moved to Lincoln in 1998 and at that time the population was less than 8000. Then Del Webb happened. We are currently up to about 55,000. And still growing. At one time during the period 2001 to 2010, Lincoln was the fasting growing city in the U.S.
And thanks for the info, I will check it out. Be sure to post some photos of your adventures up there.
Apr 14, 2021 13:59:06 #
BJMintz
Loc: Los Angeles
I can't remember when he moved there, but it seems to be 10 years or longer. I lose track of time.
Apr 14, 2021 14:44:49 #
BJMintz wrote:
I can't remember when he moved there, but it seems to be 10 years or longer. I lose track of time.
I lose track of my mind too.
No skwalas around here!
Apr 15, 2021 16:21:28 #
BJ - Here's the latest (April 12th) fishing report for the Bitterroot, weather is changeable though -- we've had a
cold Spring - so the typical rise in water due to snow melt hasn't really happened yet. Right now the Bitterroot is fishing well, but things may change.
The Bitterroot is dropping into great shape and the weather this week looks great. Skwala’s are still out, but we are seeing more BWO’s and March Brown’s. Bring the Skwala patterns like Rogue Stones, Rastaman’s and Water Walkers, but don’t forget your mayfly box. Sz 16-18 P-Hazes, BWO Comparaduns, Adams for the BWO’s and sz 14 Para-Wulff’s, Parachute March Browns and Brindlechutes for the March Browns. Nymphing and streamers in the mornings and switch to dries in the afternoons. 20 Inchers, Rubberlegs, Double Bead Stones, Perdigons, Jig PT’s and San Juans under a bobber or under a Skwala. Streamers when the clouds are out. keep them smaller like Mini-Dungeons, Cousin It’s, EP Minnows, Mason’s Juniors and Zonkers.
cold Spring - so the typical rise in water due to snow melt hasn't really happened yet. Right now the Bitterroot is fishing well, but things may change.
The Bitterroot is dropping into great shape and the weather this week looks great. Skwala’s are still out, but we are seeing more BWO’s and March Brown’s. Bring the Skwala patterns like Rogue Stones, Rastaman’s and Water Walkers, but don’t forget your mayfly box. Sz 16-18 P-Hazes, BWO Comparaduns, Adams for the BWO’s and sz 14 Para-Wulff’s, Parachute March Browns and Brindlechutes for the March Browns. Nymphing and streamers in the mornings and switch to dries in the afternoons. 20 Inchers, Rubberlegs, Double Bead Stones, Perdigons, Jig PT’s and San Juans under a bobber or under a Skwala. Streamers when the clouds are out. keep them smaller like Mini-Dungeons, Cousin It’s, EP Minnows, Mason’s Juniors and Zonkers.
Apr 15, 2021 17:32:42 #
Apr 15, 2021 22:08:34 #
BJMintz wrote:
Got it. I'll bring 'em all.
Go get em! Show us the pics!
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