Anybody done the winter thing on the Yak?
Anybody tie winter bugs?

I am reading a great book, "Bug Water" by Arlen Thomason, and he talks about Skwala nymphs (stonefly nymphs), 3/4 to 1 1/4 " long that do their business in the winter.

I haven't seen anything tied up beyond a prince nymph, or mega prince (stimulator) but they don't look way hard to try to simulate. Not any obvious pattern but kinda a copper john with a fuzzy body and long wings.

As much as winter steel is my thing, it is a long trip from BeautifulDowntownPugetropolis to the OP so, not minding winter and all, I am looking at other venues as well.

PS Where is the cheapest place to stay on the OP? I would rather spend my money on fishing than lodging.