S is for Skwala

One of the more bizarre words I've stumbled across makes it to the top of the pile for today's word. Skwala. It's a bug. More specifically it's a stonefly. Interestingly, it hatches in February, so desperate (enthusiastic?) fly fishermen (and women) can get a fix for their mid-winter jones.

Here's a few words on the Bitterroot Skwala fishery as told by a local. People do strange things. Fly fishing in February. Who wudda' thunk it? Good thing the Bitterroot is in the banana belt.....