Fly Tyers’ Roundtable day changed
Due to numerous scheduling conflicts, the day of the fly-tyers’ roundtable has been changed from Mondays to Tuesdays. Still 7:00 in a classroom at Sandia Prep. The Flytyer’s Roundtable brings new and experienced tyers together to exchange ideas, techniques and materials
Respite at MW Bar Ranch
by Mike and Tina Stallard We were delighted and surprised to win the NMT Raffle for a two night stay at the MW Bar Ranch in Northern New Mexico, on the Rio Costilla and the gateway to the Valle Vidal. We had never visited this part of New Mexico, and we were eagerly anticipating our […]
Fly of the Month – Christmas Tree Variant
Fly, Notes and Photo by Steve Burke Used by Permission Hook: T10-6H, Gamakatsu Salmon, 1/0 Red Thread: Red Body: Kelly Green Tinsel Chenille Wing, In Order: Bunch Silver Flashabou, Small Bunch Wine Krystal Flash, Several Strands Green Flashabou Head: Red thread Here is an appropriate fly for the season. There are several versions of a […]
NMT Opposes Gila River Diversion
New Mexico Trout joined with several other conservation organizations as a signatory to a letter to Gov Susana Martinez asking her to oppose the controversial Gila River diversion project in favor of long-term solutions that protect rivers. The Interstate Stream Commission is studying engineering, cost and environmental impact of 16 alternative projects to balance protection […]
Fly of the Month – Foam Back Emerger
Fly, Notes and Photo by Juan Ramirez Used with Permission Hook: TMC 2488 Thread: MFC 8/0 Rib: X-Small copper wire Body: thread Wing: White foam stub Thorax: superfine dubbing The Foam Back Emerger is one of my favorite flies to fish year round. It’s proven it’s self time after time. I used to fish them […]
The Elections Are Coming!
Per the NM Trout bylaws, the elections for principal officers are to be held in the month of November each year. This year, elections for the President and Secretary will be held. Nominations will be open until the last day of October. Any member in good standing may nominate himself, herself or any other member […]
San Juan River Update
In late September, we visited the San Juan for our annual float trip. We were delighted by the cool weather and the clear water. Recent rains have washed out the muck and slime from the flats, and fish were easily visible to up to four foot depths. The trees were just beginning to turn and […]
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Water Quality Protections
The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association to reverse historic water quality protections put in place by the state Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) in December of 2010. The ruling puts to rest an extended legal battle over the WQCC’s decision to designate rivers and streams […]