Announcements
From the December 2014 Newsletter The US Senate cleared a large defense spending bill that included transferring control of the Valles Caldera National Preserve to the National Park Service. Since 2000, the 89,000-acre Valles Caldera has been managed by a board of trustees with the goal of financial self sufficiency by this year. Instead, the caldera is expected to generate just $800,000 this expenditures of about $3.4 million. Among other changes authorized by the bill, the Valles Caldera's management will no longer have to ask Congress for a new budget each year. Instead, the Caldera will be a part ... Read More
December 14, 2014
by Mark Kalin from the December 2014 Newsletter Seen at the New Mexico Trout Fly Tying Symposium on Saturday, 15 November 2014: Two ladies tying nice flies without using bobbins (shades of Helen Shaw) Margaret Roybal and her daughter Ramona Lopez were tying very nice flies without using bobbins. Rather they each were controlling the tying thread with their fingers. For a pictorial portrayal of the technique, check out the 1979 book Fly-Tying by Fly Fishing Hall of Fame member Helen Shaw. Of course, Margaret and Ramona also whip finish their flies by hand. I was among a number of individuals with whom ... Read More
December 14, 2014
by Mike Maes From the December 2014 Newsletter Thanks to all who came out to join NM Trout at our Fall 2014 Fly Tying Symposium and Gear Swap. Both Project Healing Waters and NM Trout wish to thank all donors and all of you who bought items from the gear swap. I haven't heard what the final tally was, but I know both PHW and NMT Youth Programs' added to the coffers and will turn those funds around for the respective programs.
I personally want to thank our fly tyers, Bill Frangos, Tad Tucker, Bob Pelzl, Doc Minter, Deb Duran and the mother-daughter ... Read More
I personally want to thank our fly tyers, Bill Frangos, Tad Tucker, Bob Pelzl, Doc Minter, Deb Duran and the mother-daughter ... Read More
December 14, 2014
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced that New Mexico's state fish, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, is no longer a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. According to the report, aggressive conservation efforts by the department and its partners have enhanced or restored pure-strain native cutthroats in 127 streams that are open to public fishing. Rio Grande cutthroats now occupy about 700 miles of stream habitat. According to the commission's report, the most impressive restoration effort has been the ongoing project to restore pure-strain native cutthroats to the Rio Costilla watershed, which consists of more than ... Read More
November 19, 2014
The intrepid tiers of the Fly Tying Round Table, which have met every week since before recorded history, have begun to offer tying classes on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7-9pm. Each class will feature a specific fly to demonstrate some particular technique. An experienced tier will demonstrate the fly to the class while students follow the steps. Students can bring their own equipment or it will be provided. The lesson will include advice on how to fish the particular fly and the times and places in New Mexico where it would be a good choice. The first offering in October was a ... Read More
November 19, 2014
The club is in need of some folks to step forward and volunteer for the vice president position and the director for youth activities. The basic duties for the vice president position are to fill in at the monthly general meeting for the president when needed, to make arrangements for speakers for the general meeting, and attend monthly board meetings. The director of youth activities coordinates with various state, city, and other groups that serve youth should they want to have the kids to learn how to fly fish or learn how to tie flies. The club has a large number of members ... Read More
November 19, 2014
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 17 at 7pm at the South Broadway Cultural Center. Come early and join us for no-host happy hour, starting at 6:00. This is an exciting event for New Mexico to be hosting and we look forward to holding the event yearly. The Cultural Center is a great venue for viewing as it offers true theater style seating, a modern silver screen, and ... Read More
August 21, 2014
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 - Fly Tyer's Symposium and Gear Swap at the Veterans Memorial. February 7, 2015 - Conclave at Albuquerque Garden Club Center on Lomas Blvd ... Read More
August 21, 2014