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
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
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
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