The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program started on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others who visit the Pecos River Canyon to take measures to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed a bloom of Didymosphenia geminata in the Pecos River near Cowles in August. Commonly called "didymo," the single-celled algae's large, ugly growths on stream gravels have earned it the descriptive name, "rock snot." It is an aquatic nuisance species known to be transferred around the world on boats, fishing equipment and footwear. Didymo can undergo explosive growth, creating massive algal blooms in the form of dense mats that can impact native algae and invertebrates -- the food base for native and sport fish. It appears to prefer habits low in nutrients and organic productivity, but can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. The apparent increase in invasiveness of didymo may be related to factors including inter-basin transfer by humans, climatic changes, altered grazing, and genetic changes. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist in the Pecos River. Whirling disease, a protozoan parasite that attacks the spinal columns of trout, is found in the Pecos River. Whirling disease also is known to "hitchhike" on unwashed fishing tackle and waders. To help prevent the spread of didymo and whirling disease, anglers and others are urged to:
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of algae and look for hidden clumps. Leave them at the site. If you find clumps later, don't wash them down the drain; treat them with approved methods below, dry them and put them in a rubbish bin.
Clean: Soak and scrub anything that may have contacted algae for at least one minute in either hot (140 º F) water, a 2 percent solution of household bleach, or a 5 percent solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical (pets, livestock), wait until it is completely dry, and then wait at least 48 hours before contact or use in any waterway. For more information about invasive aquatic species, contact Brian Lang, (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. To review the New Mexico Invasive Species Plan, please visit the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of October 13, 2008
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others who visit the Pecos River Canyon to take measures to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed a bloom of Didymosphenia geminata in the Pecos River near Cowles in August. Commonly called "didymo," the single-celled algae's large, ugly growths on stream gravels have earned it the descriptive name, "rock snot." It is an aquatic nuisance species known to be transferred around the world on boats, fishing equipment and footwear. Didymo can undergo explosive growth, creating massive algal blooms in the form of dense mats that can impact native algae and invertebrates -- the food base for native and sport fish. It appears to prefer habits low in nutrients and organic productivity, but can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. The apparent increase in invasiveness of didymo may be related to factors including inter-basin transfer by humans, climatic changes, altered grazing, and genetic changes. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist in the Pecos River. Whirling disease, a protozoan parasite that attacks the spinal columns of trout, is found in the Pecos River. Whirling disease also is known to "hitchhike" on unwashed fishing tackle and waders. To help prevent the spread of didymo and whirling disease, anglers and others are urged to:
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of algae and look for hidden clumps. Leave them at the site. If you find clumps later, don't wash them down the drain; treat them with approved methods below, dry them and put them in a rubbish bin.
Clean: Soak and scrub anything that may have contacted algae for at least one minute in either hot (140 º F) water, a 2 percent solution of household bleach, or a 5 percent solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical (pets, livestock), wait until it is completely dry, and then wait at least 48 hours before contact or use in any waterway. For more information about invasive aquatic species, contact Brian Lang, (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. To review the New Mexico Invasive Species Plan, please visit the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
On Monday, September 29th, Governor Bill Richardson announced a new State Park - the Pecos Canyon State Park. The announcement does not guarantee we will have a new state park; that will be up to the legislature this January. The newly proposed State park would transfer lands currently administered by New Mexico Game and Fish to New Mexico State Parks. The Upper Pecos Watershed Association is asking supporters to contact their legislators and tell them that you support this land transfer.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of algae and look for hidden clumps. Leave them at the site. If you find clumps later, don't wash them down the drain; treat them with approved methods below, dry them and put them in a rubbish bin.
Clean: Soak and scrub anything that may have contacted algae for at least one minute in either hot (140 º F) water, a 2 percent solution of household bleach, or a 5 percent solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical (pets, livestock), wait until it is completely dry, and then wait at least 48 hours before contact or use in any waterway. For more information about invasive aquatic species, contact Brian Lang, (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. To review the New Mexico Invasive Species Plan, please visit the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
On Monday, September 29th, Governor Bill Richardson announced a new State Park - the Pecos Canyon State Park. The announcement does not guarantee we will have a new state park; that will be up to the legislature this January. The newly proposed State park would transfer lands currently administered by New Mexico Game and Fish to New Mexico State Parks. The Upper Pecos Watershed Association is asking supporters to contact their legislators and tell them that you support this land transfer.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of October 6, 2008
This year's Dia del Rio celebration on the Pecos River will be held on Saturday October 11, 2008. It will kick off with a river clean up. Clean up participants are asked to meet at Beloved Gallery at 9am. There you will receive your clean up assignments. The clean up will run till 11:30. After the clean up there will be a free BBQ with booths, entertainment, a river blessing, and a raffle at Moanstery Lake starting at noon and ending at 4pm. For more information, please contact Ralph A. Vigil at 505-757-8517.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others who visit the Pecos River Canyon to take measures to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed a bloom of Didymosphenia geminata in the Pecos River near Cowles in August. Commonly called "didymo," the single-celled alga's large, ugly growths on stream gravels have earned it the descriptive name, "rock snot." It is an aquatic nuisance species known to be transferred around the world on boats, fishing equipment and footwear. Didymo can undergo explosive growth, creating massive algal blooms in the form of dense mats that can impact native algae and invertebrates -- the food base for native and sport fish. It appears to prefer habits low in nutrients and organic productivity, but can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. The apparent increase in invasiveness of didymo may be related to factors including inter-basin transfer by humans, climatic changes, altered grazing, and genetic changes. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist in the Pecos River. Whirling disease, a protozoan parasite that attacks the spinal columns of trout, is found in the Pecos River. Whirling disease also is known to "hitchhike" on unwashed fishing tackle and waders. To help prevent the spread of didymo, anglers and others are urged to:
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of algae and look for hidden clumps. Leave them at the site. If you find clumps later, don't wash them down the drain; treat them with approved methods below, dry them and put them in a rubbish bin.
Clean: Soak and scrub anything that may have contacted algae for at least one minute in either hot (140 º F) water, a 2 percent solution of household bleach, or a 5 percent solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical (pets, livestock), wait until it is completely dry, and then wait at least 48 hours before contact or use in any waterway. For more information about invasive aquatic species, contact Brian Lang, (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. To review the New Mexico Invasive Species Plan, please visit the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
On Monday, September 29th, Governor Bill Richardson announced a new State Park - the Pecos Canyon State Park. The announcement does not guarantee we will have a new state park; that will be up to the legislature this January. The newly proposed State park would transfer lands currently administered by New Mexico Game and Fish to New Mexico State Parks. The Upper Pecos Watershed Association is asking supporters to contact their legislators and tell them that you support this land transfer.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others who visit the Pecos River Canyon to take measures to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed a bloom of Didymosphenia geminata in the Pecos River near Cowles in August. Commonly called "didymo," the single-celled alga's large, ugly growths on stream gravels have earned it the descriptive name, "rock snot." It is an aquatic nuisance species known to be transferred around the world on boats, fishing equipment and footwear. Didymo can undergo explosive growth, creating massive algal blooms in the form of dense mats that can impact native algae and invertebrates -- the food base for native and sport fish. It appears to prefer habits low in nutrients and organic productivity, but can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. The apparent increase in invasiveness of didymo may be related to factors including inter-basin transfer by humans, climatic changes, altered grazing, and genetic changes. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist in the Pecos River. Whirling disease, a protozoan parasite that attacks the spinal columns of trout, is found in the Pecos River. Whirling disease also is known to "hitchhike" on unwashed fishing tackle and waders. To help prevent the spread of didymo, anglers and others are urged to:
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of algae and look for hidden clumps. Leave them at the site. If you find clumps later, don't wash them down the drain; treat them with approved methods below, dry them and put them in a rubbish bin.
Clean: Soak and scrub anything that may have contacted algae for at least one minute in either hot (140 º F) water, a 2 percent solution of household bleach, or a 5 percent solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical (pets, livestock), wait until it is completely dry, and then wait at least 48 hours before contact or use in any waterway. For more information about invasive aquatic species, contact Brian Lang, (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. To review the New Mexico Invasive Species Plan, please visit the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
On Monday, September 29th, Governor Bill Richardson announced a new State Park - the Pecos Canyon State Park. The announcement does not guarantee we will have a new state park; that will be up to the legislature this January. The newly proposed State park would transfer lands currently administered by New Mexico Game and Fish to New Mexico State Parks. The Upper Pecos Watershed Association is asking supporters to contact their legislators and tell them that you support this land transfer.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of September 29, 2008
On Monday, Governor Bill Richardson announced a new State Park - the Pecos Canyon State Park. The announcement does not guarantee we will have a new state park; that will be up to the legislature this January. The newly proposed State park would transfer lands currently administered by New Mexico Game and Fish to New Mexico State Parks. The Upper Pecos Watershed Association is asking supporters to contact their legislators and tell them that you support this land transfer.
If you hunt, fish, or shoot, Thank You! Through license sales and excise taxes, you help generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife, and habitat programs.
This year's Dia del Rio celebration on the Pecos River will be held on Saturday October 11, 2008. It will kick off with a river clean up. Clean up participants are asked to meet at Beloved Gallery at 9am. There you will receive your clean up assignments. The clean up will run till 11:30. After the clean up there will be a free BBQ with booths, entertainment, a river blessing, and a raffle at Moanstery Lake starting at noon and ending at 4pm. For more information, please contact Ralph A. Vigil at 505-757-8517.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
If you hunt, fish, or shoot, Thank You! Through license sales and excise taxes, you help generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife, and habitat programs.
This year's Dia del Rio celebration on the Pecos River will be held on Saturday October 11, 2008. It will kick off with a river clean up. Clean up participants are asked to meet at Beloved Gallery at 9am. There you will receive your clean up assignments. The clean up will run till 11:30. After the clean up there will be a free BBQ with booths, entertainment, a river blessing, and a raffle at Moanstery Lake starting at noon and ending at 4pm. For more information, please contact Ralph A. Vigil at 505-757-8517.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. For more information see their website at www.nps.gov/peco. No it's not a typo it is www.nps.gov/peco. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
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