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
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Work project – Guadalupe clean up, April 12
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
Read moreFly of the Month – Greg’s Incredible Egg
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.
Read moreKnot of the Month – Palomar Knot (Tippet to Fly)
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
Read moreTime to renew your membership
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
Read more2014 Conservation Program
Ron Loehman, Conservation Chair From March 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 are
Read moreValles Caldera Fishing Clinics – Adults and Youth
By Francis Peter, Youth Director From March 2014 newsletter Volunteers from New Mexico Trout conduct fly fishing clinics for youths (ages 8-16) and adults, allowing up to 20 participants the opportunity to fish the rivers on the Preserve. Participants spend
Read moreBeaver Restoration Plan Could Help Climate Adaptation
Bryan Bird, Wild Places Program Director, WildEarth Guardians Photos by Andrew Nguyen From March 2014 newsletter Our climate hero, the American beaver, will be getting its own management plan in New Mexico after the state senate passed a memorial recognizing the busy
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