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Fly of the Month – Love’s Lure
Pattern, Notes and Photograph by John Nicholls Used by permission I have been fly fishing for nearly 40 years, and have had articles and flies published both in local, European and American magazines, books and websites. I am extremely interested in fly history and old flies, so I collect old flies and am in the […]
Save Bristol Bay Documentary
A screening of “Red Gold”, an Award Winning documentary on the threat to Alaska’s last wild salmon fishery, will be held in Albuquerque on 9 Feb. The film will be followed by a tasting at Scalo’s restaurant, featuring Bristol Bay wild salmon expertly prepared by one of Albuquerque’s best chefs. The cost is $10 and […]
Valles Caldera Annual Report 2011
The Valles Caldera Trust recently released their report to Congress, outlining its activities and progress in the management of the natural preserve. In spite of the devastating Las Conchas fire which limited access to the much of the areas in the preserve and forced cancellation of many events/activities, the Valles Caldera saw a 13% increase […]
Fly of the Month – Depth Charge Midge
Photograph and Notes by Tim Barker Used by permission HOOK: Daiichi 1250, or TMC 206 BL, #18-#20, TMC 200R, #18-#22 THREAD: Tiemco 16/0, White RIB: Lagartun, x-Fine, Copper WINGLETS: Mirage Opal Tinsel, SM THORAX: Ice Dub, UV Brown BEAD # 1.: Black Tungsten, sized to hook BEAD # 2.: Killer Caddis, Diamond, 15/0 So I wanted to play around with a new […]
Newsletter – December 2011
Contents: Project Healing Waters Membership Renewal Game and Fish News Fly of the Month Fly Tying Shortages NMT Fashions Calendar NMT Newsletter – December 2011
Fly of the Month – Christmas Tree Chironomid
Pattern and Notes by Rick Passek Photograph by Hans Weilenmann Used by permission Hook: Size 8-16 Swimming Nymph hook Bead: White Tungsten Bead Thread: Olive Green 8/0 Uni Rib: Extra small gold wire Abdomen: Tying thread Thorax: Peacock dubbing Thorax: Loctite Brushable Super glue I use this fly primarily under a strike indicator. When using […]
January 2012 General Meeting
January 10, 2012 7:30 Sandia Prep- Commons Room Harry Lane will be giving a presentation on “Hooking, Playing, Landing, and Handling Big Fish on Light Terminal Tackle. The presentation will last approximately 45 minutes and Harry needs a volunteer to be “The Big Fish”. Harry Lane has been a guide on the San Juan for […]