Announcements for the Week of April 2, 2007
All anglers are reminded that the new fishing license year begins April 1, 2007. We now have the new licenses available for sale.
Volunteers Needed to Plant Native Trees Along the Santa Fe River Saturday, April 7th and Saturday, April 14th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After many years of hard work, the San Ysidro River Park in Agua Fria is almost finished. Come join us for willow planting on April 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be planting over 2,000 trees and need all the help we can get. No special skills required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get dirty. Please bring gloves, water and a snack/lunch. We will be meeting in the parking lot at the San Ysidro Park (located near San Ysidro crossing). There is no need to sign-up in advance, but if you would like more information, please call Pamela Dupzyk, Santa Fe Watershed Association Program Director, at 820-1696.
Well known Santa Fean, fly fishing author, and former Field and Stream and Saltwater Fly Fishing editor Jack Samson died Sunday March 18th. Jack was one of the first fly fishers to catch all species of billfish on a fly. His latest work was Permit on the Fly published several years back. His funeral was Thursday March 22nd. The fly fishing community here in Santa Fe and the world will miss Mr. Samson.
The next fly tying class will be announced soon. We are looking for feedback on doing tying classes on week nights here at the shop once a month. We also want to form a tying club that would meet week nights. It would be a great way to get anglers together, make a fishing buddy, and learn some new patterns. Please e-mail us and let us know if there is a demand for classes for people who can't or won't do a Saturday class or if a tying club is something you be interested in.
Fly Tying seminar at the High Desert Angler on Saturday April 21, 2007. Learn to tie a variety of trout patterns that are effective throughout the West. Spend a full day with Jack Schlotter, Umpqua Feather Merchant's signature fly designer and Whiting Pro Team member. Jack will lead you through a number of his signature patterns, as well as some others that will broaden and improve your fly tying and fishing expertise. Class runs from 10am till 5pm. Cost of the class is $75.00 which includes materials and lunch. This is for intermediate tyers and above. Advance registration and payment are required. Please contact the fly shop at 505-988-7688 for more details.
Santa Fe River Festival June 2nd, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frenchy’s Field Park. The first annual Santa Fe River Festival will be held on June 2nd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frenchy’s Field Park and we need your help. The Festival will be a celebration of the river with art activities, naturalist walks, science investigations, music, food, and educational booths, preceded by an all-river clean-up. If you would like to participate in this community event, please contact Pamela at pamelad@santafewatershed.org. Committees are forming for art, food/music, and volunteer coordination. The River Festival 2007 is sponsored by The Santa Fe Watershed Association, the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County.
High Desert Angler's senior guide Norman Maktima is hosting a fly fishing trip to the Wind River in Wyoming and a day float on the Bighorn River in Wyoming July 3rd through July 7th 2007. Experience one of the last wild fisheries in the U.S. without the trek into the wilderness. Float down the Wind River for two days and cast big dries to huge browns, rainbows, and cutthroats, then fish the trico hatches on the Bighorn near Thermopolis. The cost is $1250 per person double occupancy (extra charge applies for singles). This includes two days of guided float fishing on the Wind River and one day's guided float on the Bighorn River, plus four nights lodging at the Holiday Inn of the Waters and Spa. The cost does not include Wyoming state fishing licenses, tackle, meals, or transportation to Thermopolis, Wyoming. Lunch will be provided on the fishing days. A presentaion by Norman Maktima will be given at the High Desert Angler at 6 pm on Friday March 16th. For more information call Norman at 505-470-0405.
