Our first major hatch of the year, and a local favorite that has gained national renown. Skwala stoneflies emerge in the spring and are devoured by hungry trout looking for an early calorie boost before runoff.
Possibly the most well known hatch in all of fly fishing. Salmonflies are enormous stoneflies that get a lot of attention from anglers, and trout, in Western Montana. It can also be the trickiest to hit just right. These bugs are so large that fish can gorge themselves to the point they stop eating, even when the hatch is still in full swing!
The Rogue Stone is a great option if you're prospecting with a dry-dropper rig. The segmented foam body can hold up a larger dropper than some of the other bullethead Skwala imitations.
The Rogue Stone is a great option if you're prospecting with a dry-dropper rig. The segmented foam body can hold up a larger dropper than some of the other bullethead Skwala imitations.
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Same as the Stimulator, but has rubber legs and a poly wing for added attraction. This is one of those classic attractor patterns that are a staple fly here in Western Montana. The rubber legs he...
This variation of a Chubby Chernobyl is one of Mike’s “deadly dozen.” Designed to fool the finicky trout of the Henry’s Fork, this fly will get them anywhere stoneflies are present. This pattern is...
The Chubby Chernobyl is one of the most versatile and effective foam flies on the market. Changing the size or color of this pattern can help you imitate a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial i...
A fly designed specifically for the rivers around Missoula. The Plan B in Olive is a phenomenal choice for anglers wanting Skwala dry eats. It sits extremely low to the water making it float very r...
A smaller version of the famous Chubby Chernobyl, these things work just about everywhere we've thrown them, from small streams, backcountry venues, and front country streams we fish everyday. They...
A light foam imitation with a realistic body and a big puffy post. A polywing underneath the post an knotted rubber legs add to the realistic look of this fly.
A fantastic big foamy attractor like pattern you can run by its self or tie on a dropper underneath. A double stack of foam, elk hair in the rear, and a post upfront; if you can't see this bug on t...
A big, buggy foam fly that features long rubber legs and an elk hair post to give this fly some body and helps with visibility. A great fly for prospecting on its own or anchoring a dropper from.
Whether the mottled tan or dark brown is better remains an ongoing guide debate. Both work exceptionally well. Our guess is trout mistake these for stonefly nymphs but they also resemble small cr...
The Trusted Classic Stonefly Nymph. This pattern is excellent for imitating Stoneflies in their aquatic form. Before the hatch ramps up on the surface, Trout are sure to be feeding below. To dial ...
The classic rubber leg stonefly with an orange bead, perfect for getting the attention of trout while winter fishing or, during runoff when the water is very off color.
The Sili-Leg stone has been around for 12 years or so and relies on lead wraps for weight. With the explosion of Euro Nymphing people are wanting very heavy flies. We feel that keeping this fly the...
The Flexi Girdle Bug is a versatile fly pattern perfect for targeting Montana's trout. Its design allows for natural movement to entice even the most cautious fish. Crafted for success in any water...
This small stonefly pattern really shines for the smaller hatches of stoneflies like Skwalas, or if you need a smaller sized dropper for a small foam dry fly.
