Bryan Bird, Wild Places Program Director, WildEarth Guardians Photos by Andrew Nguyen From March 2014 newsletter Our climate hero, the American beaver, will be getting its own management plan in New Mexico after the state senate passed a memorial recognizing the busy rodent's value to water supplies and ecosystems-especially in times of drought. The beaver memorial acknowledges that the dams, ponds and associated wetlands created by beaver are known to increase groundwater percolation, which raises local groundwater tables and increases water storage. The memorial also recognizes the critical role that ecosystem restoration could play in protecting and recovering many imperiled species. WildEarth ... Read More
March 10, 2014
Fly, Notes and Photo by Tim Barker Used by Permission Hook: TMC 2499 SP-BL, #12 - #18 Thread: Gordon Griffith 14/0, Sheer, Red Weight: 0.015 or 0.010 lead or lead sub. (Lead sub. does not come in a 0.010 diameter) Tail: Mallard Fibers, natural Abdomen: Rainbow Sow Scud Dubbing - Wapsi (NOT the dubbing from Hareline and trust me, there is a difference) Under Back: Holographic Mylar Motion, 1/32', Black - Spirit River Back: Stretch Flex, 1/8" Clear Rib: Black Ice Thread Head Cement: Hard AS HULL The Venerable Scud - Often overlooked, this tail water, spring creek and alpine ... Read More
March 1, 2014
A New Mexico icon in the outdoor sports, Bob Gerding passed away on 18 December after a long bout with cancer. He was born in Denver, but the family moved to New Mexico in the mid-1940s. He attended Highland High School and graduated with a degree in business management from the University of New Mexico and in 2007 was elected to the Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame. After over twenty years' experience in retail sales for Charlie's Sporting Goods and others in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bob launched Bob Gerding's Outdoor Adventure to help clients find just the right ... Read More
March 1, 2014
The New Mexico Trout Fly Tiers Roundtable get together has changed nights, from its regular Monday time to every Tuesday, 7:00pm excluding holidays and the Tuesdays of the monthly NMT meeting. The meeting is still held in the Sandia Prep Lab classroom, the first lab room you come to from the parking lot on the end of the building. The Flytyer's Roundtable brings new and experienced tyers together to exchange ideas, techniques and materials. If you have an interest in fly tying, need to acquire new skills, are looking to help others, or you just want to tie in the ... Read More
March 1, 2014
Our raffle for a Winston Boron IIX TU Special fly rod, culminated in the selection of a winner from the 126 tickets sold for the raffle. Rick Pettit is the lucky gentleman who won the rod. The prize was delivered just before Christmas and needless to say he was ecstatic. Our thanks to Milt McConnell for donating this new rod for the raffle. Thanks also to all who purchased raffle tickets for this outstanding fly rod. Yes, there could only be one winner, but with the kind of support the club received through ticket sales it's easy to see why ... Read More
March 1, 2014
Brian Beaudoin, Membership Chair [from February 2014 newsletter] It's that time again...time to renew your New Mexico Trout membership. NMT's memberships are based on the calendar year; January to December. There are a several levels of membership:
- Regular - $30
- Family - $35
- Junior - $15
- Lifetime - $500
- Individual sponsor - $60
- Business - $150
- Corporate sponsor - $250
March 1, 2014
[From February 2014 newsletter] con·clave - noun \kän-klāv\ - gathering or meeting of a group or association New Mexico Trout's Conclave is the annual gathering of our membership and guests, and always provides some exceptional talent and a memorable experience for attendees... and this year will be no exception. Through exhibits, displays and excellent lectures, participants will learn new techniques and tips. There will be several fishing related clinics throughout the day including casting (for kids and adults), knot tying and beginning fly tying. As always, there will be chances to win all sorts of great fly fishing gear and ... Read More
March 1, 2014