From the August 2014 Newsletter Fly, Notes and Photo by Tim Barker Used by Permission Hook: Daiichi 1110, #16 – #18 Thread: Tiemco 16/0, Lt. Cahill (Thorax forward) Shuck: Looped strand Z-Lon, Ginger Abdomen: Nano Silk 12/0. Yellow Rib: Micro
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Standing Crops
by Jerry Burton, NMT President Ever wonder how many trout are in a stream? To a fisheries biologist that number is known as the standing crop that is measured in pounds per surface area of stream. So that the standing
Read moreFilm Tour Returns to ABQ
New Mexico Trout is proud to bring the Fly Fishing Film Tour to Albuquerque. Watch a variety of films, swap stories, and support conservation all at the same time.There will be refreshments and a raffle. The showing will be Friday, October
Read moreFly Tyer’s Symposium and Gear Swap – November 15
New Mexico Trout is sponsoring a a Fly Tyers’ Symposium and Gear Swap! The event will be held Saturday, November 15th at the NM Veteran’s Memorial (1100 Louisiana Blvd SE) from 10 AM until 4 PM. We will have ten tyers demonstrating
Read moreSave the dates!
Late September or early November – annual BBQ at Sandia Lakes. We’ll contact you with more details. October – General Meetings resume (second Tuesday of each month). October 17 – Fly Fishing Film Tour at South Broadway Cultural Center. November 15
Read moreMeet the Board – Rich Luitich, Secretary
Rich Luitich, Secretary Rich is a recent transplant to New Mexico from upstate New York. [Bio coming soon]
Read moreKnot of the Month – Quick Dropper Knot
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
Read moreFly of the Month – Veevus Serendipity
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
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