Tip of the Week // Where to Fish Skwala Stonefly Nymphs Skwala stoneflies are on the move! As they migrate toward shallow water to hatch, nymphs concentrate in specific zones. To find fish actively feeding on them, focus on inside bends of the river where the current slows and forms a walking-speed seam. Look for 3 to 6 feet of depth in these areas. This is the prime staging water where Skwala nymphs drift before crawling up on the bank to hatch. Trout key in on this food source, especially near

Takeoff and flight sequence of a Common Stonefly captured at 3,200 fps by Dr. Adrian Smith, Head of our Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab. He notes: "Stoneflies have a pretty interesting place in the field of insect flight research. Immature stoneflies are aquatic, and adults hang around the water too. “Adults of some species are known to use their wings for skimming themselves across the water. Because the body of the insect is supported by water, surface-skimming can be achieved wit