Announcements
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 a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification. Participants will have time to practice their casting in the morning and then head for the stream in the afternoon. Bring a lunch to enjoy along the stream and be prepared for weather. This activity is extremely popular, so sign up early. The Clinic schedule for 2014 ... Read More
March 10, 2014
A New Mexico icon in the outdoor sports, Bob Gerding passed away on 18 December after a long bout with cancer. He was born in Denver, but the family moved to New Mexico in the mid-1940s. He attended Highland High School and graduated with a degree in business management from the University of New Mexico and in 2007 was elected to the Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame. After over twenty years' experience in retail sales for Charlie's Sporting Goods and others in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bob launched Bob Gerding's Outdoor Adventure to help clients find just the right ... Read More
March 1, 2014
The New Mexico Trout Fly Tiers Roundtable get together has changed nights, from its regular Monday time to every Tuesday, 7:00pm excluding holidays and the Tuesdays of the monthly NMT meeting. The meeting is still held in the Sandia Prep Lab classroom, the first lab room you come to from the parking lot on the end of the building. The Flytyer's Roundtable brings new and experienced tyers together to exchange ideas, techniques and materials. If you have an interest in fly tying, need to acquire new skills, are looking to help others, or you just want to tie in the ... Read More
March 1, 2014
Our raffle for a Winston Boron IIX TU Special fly rod, culminated in the selection of a winner from the 126 tickets sold for the raffle. Rick Pettit is the lucky gentleman who won the rod. The prize was delivered just before Christmas and needless to say he was ecstatic. Our thanks to Milt McConnell for donating this new rod for the raffle. Thanks also to all who purchased raffle tickets for this outstanding fly rod. Yes, there could only be one winner, but with the kind of support the club received through ticket sales it's easy to see why ... Read More
March 1, 2014
Brian Beaudoin, Membership Chair [from February 2014 newsletter] 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. There are a several levels of membership:
- Regular - $30
- Family - $35
- Junior - $15
- Lifetime - $500
- Individual sponsor - $60
- Business - $150
- Corporate sponsor - $250
March 1, 2014
[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 for attendees... and this year will be no exception. Through exhibits, displays and excellent lectures, participants will learn new techniques and tips. There will be several fishing related clinics throughout the day including casting (for kids and adults), knot tying and beginning fly tying. As always, there will be chances to win all sorts of great fly fishing gear and ... Read More
March 1, 2014
New Mexico Trout will hold its annual Conclave on March 22nd, 2014 Time: 9AM to 5PM; doors open at 8:30. It will be held at Sandia Preparatory School on Osuna Road near Edith Blvd. Registration begins at 8:30, in the entrance to the Student Center. Lunch is included but with Advanced Ticket Purchase Only! Go to the Events Tab on the homepage and select NMT Conclave to purchase your tickets. Guest speakers will be Ed Engle from Colorado Springs and Tom Knopick from Duranglers. Children 15 years old and younger are admitted free. If you have youngsters that will be attending, ... Read More
January 26, 2014
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 materials ... Read More
January 22, 2014