A novel of Fly Fishing in A Mad, Mad World of Love and Pandemonium. Laugh out loud when fishing guide Jud Buckalew decides to play a practical joke on a zealous wildlife officer (who just happens to be his dislikable cousin). The blowback is more than he bargained for, especially when a beautiful television reporter falls for Jud and announces to the world that a large reward is being offered for the fisherman who catches the elusive “Lago Popo Trout.” A cast of bizarre and colorful characters descend on Buckalew’s beloved river. Mayhem ensues as each tries to outdo the other in pursuit of this odd new species. Meanwhile, will Jud come clean and destroy what may be his last chance at love? Or will he watch with anguish as the joke brings thousands to thrash his river, ruining its beauty and threatening his livelihood? Join the fun in this mad, mad world of trout turmoil.