Beautiful pictures. I also just returned from 2 weeks in Montana -- but didn't get to the Flathead.

I thought the country I saw was absolutely stunning and the fishing was outstanding.

One thing that is hard not to notice - and is even in your pictures is the die off of the pine trees. Around Helena is was particularly noticeable. If a fire gets started in that stuff -- and I think it is only a question of time -- it will be devastating.

Anyway, your pictures are great, thanks for sharing them with us. I for one will be going back to that neck of the woods next year also.