2017 Conclave raffle
The 2017 conclave has got a lot of good stuff to raffle, including gear, clothing, art and guide services.
2017 Conclave Schedule
For those of you who have been asking, here is the schedule for the 2017 Conclave. Tickets are still on sale at Los Pinos, Charlie’s and our website.
Fly of the Month – Frenchie
The Frenchie was created by one of the best anglers I know, Lance Egan. The similarities to a Pheasant Tail nymph are definitely there, but this particular fly will outproduce just about any other fly from my experience.
Identify the Stream Contest
This year the Conclave will include an “Identify the Stream” contest to test and reward attendees’ ability to recognize New Mexico fishing waters. Photos of approximately ten streams, identified only by a number, will be posted around the Sandia Prep Commons area during the Conclave. Each photo will be of a stream in New Mexico […]
Local Author Pens Fly Fishing Novel
Santa Fe novelist, John Nichols, has published his latest book, The Annual Big Arsenic Fishing Contest!, which is set in the Big Arsenic Springs of the Wild River segment of the Rio Grande above Questa. Nichols has fished up and down the river for about 40 years, from Pilar to the Wild River section, and […]
Cimarron River Spill
A diesel tanker truck overturned on 27 December, spilling hundreds of gallons of fuel into the Cimarron river near Eagle Nest. New Mexico Environment Department and Game and Fish Department assisted in the cleanup, using absorbent booms to stem the downstream flow of the contaminant, and allowing the fuel to be pumped from the river. […]
New Signs for Rio Jemez
The Santa Fe National Forest has installed eight signs along the Jemez river to educate the public on the importance of the streamside vegetation and unrestricted river flown suitable habitat for trout.
Rio Chama Catch and Release Regulations Approved
The New Mexico Game and Fish Commission approved catch and release regulations on a portion of the Rio Chama at its November 2016 meeting, due in large part to the tireless efforts of Noah Parker over several years.