New Mexico Trout will hold its annual Conclave on March 22nd, 2014 Time: 9AM to 5PM; doors open at 8:30. It will be held at Sandia Preparatory School on Osuna Road near Edith Blvd. Registration begins at 8:30, in the entrance to the Student Center. Lunch is included but with Advanced Ticket Purchase Only! Go to the Events Tab on the homepage and select NMT Conclave to purchase your tickets. Guest speakers will be Ed Engle from Colorado Springs and Tom Knopick from Duranglers. Children 15 years old and younger are admitted free. If you have youngsters that will be attending, ... Read More
January 26, 2014
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 ... Read More
January 22, 2014
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 visit which we arranged for mid-October. The weather turned crisp and a light snow fell early that month, but for our getaway weekend the weather was forecast to be sunny and cool, with light winds, and a full moon. About an hour north of Taos, ... Read More
December 9, 2013
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 fly out there called "Christmas Tree". This pattern here, though, is a variation of a Canadian fly (originator unknown) that calls for a Flat Silver Tinsel body with a V-Rib and a Silver and Green Flashabou wing. More flies/commentary by Steve are at http://www.salmonfly.net/. From ... Read More
December 8, 2013
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 of fish and wildlife habitat while complying with the Arizona Water Settlements Act (AWSA). These studies are intended to inform the state's 2014 decision on whether or not to use Gila River water under the AWSA. The AWSA is a congressionally approved bill intended to ... Read More
December 8, 2013
This is a special raffle for a Winston Boron IIX 9' 5wt 4pc 'TU Special' fly rod. The tickets are only $5.00 each and can be purchased online through the PayPal link below. The value of the rod is $755.00. After you have purchased your raffle ticket you will receive a confirmation and then you will receive an email with your raffle ticket number. The raffle drawing will be December 20, 2013. The raffle tickets will also be available at the 12th November and 10th December general meetings. You will be directed to PayPal for payment, you can pay with ... Read More
October 28, 2013
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 a lot in size 20, but recently, I have been using them more in size 26. They are still pretty easy to tie in that size. Everything is just a bit smaller and there is less space to place it on, but it's doable. A ... Read More
October 20, 2013
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 as a candidate. Such nominations shall be made designating the correct name of the nominee and must be accompanied by evidence that the nominee acknowledges and accepts such nomination. Please email the nominations to our secretary, Jena Wilmoth, by the 31 October. Ballots will be ... Read More
October 20, 2013