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Conservation Update

Web editor Conservation, Events, Newsletters April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

Ron Loehman, Conservation Chair From the April 2014 newsletter Each season New Mexico Trout members volunteer for work on conservation projects in support of the US Forest Service and other state and federal resource management agencies. Many of the projects

Volunteers Sought for Valles Caldera Study

Web editor Announcements, Conservation, Events, Newsletters April 23, 2014April 23, 2014 0 Comment

Dave Menicucci From April 2014 newsletter A project is ongoing at the Valles Caldera to understand trout movements following wildfires. Last year we extracted, tagged and relocated 72 trout on the East Fork and 85 on the Rio San Antonio.

Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Stocked in Rio Grande

Web editor Conservation, Newsletters April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

From the April 2014 Newsletter The New Mexico Game and Fish Department stocked almost 10,000 young Rio Grand cutthroat trout into the into the Rio Grande Gorge north of Taos river as part of a long-range plan to spur interest

MW Bar Ranch Raffle

Web editor Announcements, Sponsors April 13, 2014April 13, 2014

This is a special raffle for a stay at the beautiful MW Bar Ranch on the Costilla River. The tickets are only $5.00 each and can be purchased through the PayPal link below. The winning ticket will receive 2 nights lodging

Work project – Guadalupe clean up, April 12

Web editor Announcements, Conservation April 10, 2014November 9, 2016

New Mexico Trout has a tradition of welcoming the Spring opening of FR 376 between the Gilman Tunnels and Porter’s Landing with a volunteer trash pickup. That Forest Service road provides access to our Rio Guadalupe home water and it

Fly of the Month – Greg’s Incredible Egg

Web editor Fly patterns March 10, 2014April 23, 2014

Fly, Notes and Photo by Greg Thomas Used by Permission From March 2014 newsletter Hook: Scud Hook, size 16 Thread: Orange Body: Orange yarn As amazing as it sounds, we’re on the cusp of quality trout fishing in the Rockies.

Knot of the Month – Palomar Knot (Tippet to Fly)

Web editor Fly patterns March 10, 2014November 9, 2016

From March 2014 newsletter The Palomar knot is not as widely used as the Improved Clinch Knot, but has some advantages for tying a fly to tippet that might make you a convert. Pros: Relatively easy to tie; Typically 90% of

Time to renew your membership

Web editor Announcements March 10, 2014March 10, 2014

Brian Beaudoin, Membership Chair 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. You can join or renew your membership in two ways: send in payment with