[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
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Fly Tyers’ Roundtable day changed
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
Read moreRespite at MW Bar Ranch
by Mike and Tina Stallard We were delighted and surprised to win the NMT Raffle for a two night stay at the MW Bar Ranch in Northern New Mexico, on the Rio Costilla and the gateway to the Valle Vidal.
Read moreFly of the Month – Christmas Tree Variant
Fly, Notes and Photo by Steve Burke Used by Permission Hook: T10-6H, Gamakatsu Salmon, 1/0 Red Thread: Red Body: Kelly Green Tinsel Chenille Wing, In Order: Bunch Silver Flashabou, Small Bunch Wine Krystal Flash, Several Strands Green Flashabou Head: Red
Read moreNMT Opposes Gila River Diversion
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
Read moreFly of the Month – Foam Back Emerger
Fly, Notes and Photo by Juan Ramirez Used with Permission Hook: TMC 2488 Thread: MFC 8/0 Rib: X-Small copper wire Body: thread Wing: White foam stub Thorax: superfine dubbing The Foam Back Emerger is one of my favorite flies to
Read moreThe Elections Are Coming!
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
Read moreSan Juan River Update
In late September, we visited the San Juan for our annual float trip. We were delighted by the cool weather and the clear water. Recent rains have washed out the muck and slime from the flats, and fish were easily
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