From the July 2014 Newsletter This knot is very easy to tie, and can be constructed in a matter of a few seconds. It is still fairly strong, retaining about 90% of line strength. As an alternative to the traditional Dropper Loop, which requires several wraps, this is useful when there is a fly already tied to the leader because it does not require the leader tag end to pass through the loop. Step 1: Tie a double overhand knot (two wraps instead of one) in the end of the dropper line. This will form a non-slip knot at the ... Read More
July 21, 2014
From the July 2014 Newsletter Fly, Notes and Photo by Tim Barker Used by Permission Hook: TroutLegend N/D Hook, #14-16 Thread: Tiemco 16/0, Black Rib: Ultra Wire, Fluorescent Yellow, Small Abdomen: Veevus IRIS Thread, Olive - Coat with Hard As Hull Wing: White Z-Lon These types of Serendipities are just plain deadly. I would wager that over the course of a year's fishing, this simple little pattern will take more Trout than any other Caddis type attractor in sizes #14 -#18...that is why my boxes are full of them... beaded, unbeaded, on curved and straight hooks. These patterns may be ... Read More
July 21, 2014
Van Beacham, owner of the Solitary Angler, and his staff of certified instructors, are conducting free "quick start" fly-fishing classes every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 am. Sipapu is located just 20 miles southeast of Taos on Highway 518. The Río Pueblo flowing through the heart of the resort contains "some of the best small pocket water fishing in the state." The resort also offers a private, stocked fishing pond for all visitors to enjoy for free. The state Department of Game and Fish typically stock the pond every other week. "Over the years I have have developed a unique technique that makes learning ... Read More
July 21, 2014
An ongoing project of NMT is the installation of barriers along the Rio Guadalupe to prevent vehicles from driving too close to the streams. The US Forest Service arranged for help from about 20 inmates from the Los Lunas facilitywho were hard working, conscientious, had a good attitude, and were glad to be there. The extra help was welcome, as the digging along the road at Porter was very, very difficult. The old railroad bed was about 12 to 15 inches below the road surface and was heavily compacted with lots of big rocks. The auger was useful only for the first ... Read More
July 21, 2014
Ron Loehman, NMT Conservation Chair In the last newsletter I wrote that the Forest Service had cancelled our May 31st conservation project because the grazing permittees strongly objected to any structures that might keep their cattle from accessing the Rio Cebolla. The meadow sections of the Cebolla have been seriously degraded by many years of uncontrolled grazing. Our project would have fenced about two acres of the stream as an experimental plot to show the recovery that is possible if cattle were excluded. The alternative project would have replaced about a quarter mile of a deteriorating existing fence on the ... Read More
July 21, 2014
Text of the cover letter: Dear Friends and Neighbors: The Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest is proposing a project along the upper Rio Cebolla where it crosses Forest Road 376. The purpose of the project is to improve habitat for the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse. The enclosed attachment describes the project’s details. The responsible official for the project is the Jemez District Ranger, but Allan Setzer, Cuba District Ranger will take the lead on the project. We request your comments on this project. To be most helpful, please send your comments by August 10, 2014 ... Read More
July 11, 2014
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/07/03/new-mexico-ranching-family-tells-feds-dont-fence-us-out/ This photo shows livestock drinking from a watering hole, June 20, 2014, near Crystal, N.M.AP For more than a century, the Lucero family has grazed livestock in the majestic landscape near Fenton Lake in the Santa Fe National Forest. They started with sheep and, in the 1920s, switched to cattle. But that may all come to an end because of an endangered mouse. “You’re taking a lot of heritage away,” said Mike Lucero, as he looks over the creek that cuts through the meadow. He was accompanied by his brother Manuel and cousin Orlando, who have brought their family’s ... Read More
July 4, 2014