Dru, Awesome! Wow, what a great report and fish to boot. I just got back myself from the same area (fishing the McCloud) and can vouch for the beauty of that country. Congrats on learning so much from Bill too. There's nothing like spending time with a knowledgeable guide.

And fishing the Big Horn too?! Wow, I made my first trip ever to Montana this year and had the great fortune of fishing that river--of course not enough time. Make sure you take along some of John Scott's FEB hoppers

John