The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just reported that this summer is in for a severe grasshopper infestation.  Charles Brown of the USDA stated that based on recent federal surveys many western states, including Montana, may see the most severe hopper outbreaks in the last 30 years. More at Montana Fly Fishing Guides.

For info and tying instruction on some of the best hopper patterns like the Morrish Hopper and Chaos Hopper check out our pals at HopperFishing.com

Santa Claus, he’ll take you fishing.

Our buddy Derek DeYoung and local fly tying guru Doug McKnight showed off their talent last week at Livingston’s art walk. Derek displayed many of his paintings which complimented Doug’s beautiful Salmon Flies quite well. The show will run through August 8th so if you’re in Livingston be sure to stop by the Livingston Center for Art and check it out.