Montana Anticipates Skwala Hatch

March 5, 2011 By: Marshall Cutchin

“When the water reaches 42 degrees, those nymphs molt into adult stoneflies. About the same time, airplanes start hatching anglers who’ve flown in for one of the nation’s most famous dry-fly fishing opportunities.” In the Missoulian, Rob Chaney notes that the first major western dry fly hatch of the year is only weeks away.