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
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Film 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
Read moreFly Fishing Clinics in Sipapu
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
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