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High Desert Angler's senior guide, Norman Maktima will be teaching a clinic on Czech Nymphing on Saturday, February 28th. European fly fishers are way ahead of their U.S. counterparts when it comes to catching fish subsurface. One of the more productive techniques is Czech Nymphing. Learn the famed Czech nymphing techniques used by Norman and the other National and international competitors. Saturday is set up as a class room style venue, learn the proper set up for the leaders, find out the quick change tricks, see some of the recommended flies and build your own Czech leader to use on Sunday when the class heads out to the river to put it all into action. If you plan on fishing in the qualifier Norm is holding in April this is your chance to learn some of the rules and start getting ready for practice. The cost for the class with Norman is $60 for the class room day on Saturday and $100 for both days. Each participant will receive the Czech nymping book. You must have or rent gear if you need anything and plan on bringing your own lunch!! Participants MUST call or e-mail to sign up prior to the Saturday class, space is limited to 10 students!! By presenting weighted flies to the fish and being able to follow the contours of the streambed, nymphing in this style can help you not only catch more fish, but quite often the larger ones and during the colder months. If you like to tie flies as well, it will open a whole new door into tying weighted patterns.
The Rio Grande winter trout stocking is set for March 4th, and this year’s stocking has an added bonus!! Due to some hatchery issues in Wyoming, the normal Brown trout fry we normally stock did not make it this year, but there is some extra Rio Grande Cutthroat Fingerlings available. They will be a much needed replacement and real help to the Rio Grande and Red River. If you fish either of these awesome rivers, this is your opportunity to really give something back and lend a hand. There will be a sign up sheet as always here in the shop, so come by, call, or email so we can get a head count. High Desert Angler staff has participated in this almost every year I can remember and I would really like to see a healthy turn out this year. We will have all the info, so put March 4th on your calendar for a killer hike into the gorge to help stock some Rio Grande Cutthroats!
Truchas Chapter is proud to announce Dave Whitlock, the reknowned author, teacher, illustrator and fly tyer extraordinaire, has been confirmed as Guest Speaker for their 2009 Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 21st at the Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe. Dave's program will be EL SALTAMONTES: A CHILEAN HOPPER PARADISE as he takes us on an entertaining slide tour of Chile. It's a visual feast that includes the dramatic flight over the Andes, a stop at Puerto Montt, views of the mountains, the ranch, the alpaca, the local gauchos and the ox-drawn carts as well as some of the most exciting and explosive hopper fishing you can imagine. Festivities begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm with dinner served promptly starting at 7:00 pm.
Lastly, come in or call us at the shop. Innovation has brought some real change in wading boots and shoes. In an effort to stem the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species, some wading boot manufacturers have developed new rubber soled boots that rival felt in terms of surefootedness. As a result, Simms and Cloudveil have quit using Aquastealth soles on their boots. Simms has a brand new StreamTread Vibram sole. Korkers also has a new replacement for Aquastealth. Simms has committed to phasing out their felt soles by the end of this year. This is good for you, the angling consumer, to get the latest in sole technology, or scoop up a felt soled or Aquastealth soled boot at a discount for those of you that really like these soles.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a youth education program. The program has several education projects in the works. They include Trout in the Classroom, summer camps, fly casting, fly fishing clinics, and field trips. Trout in the Classroom enables schoolchildren to raise trout in their classrooms, learn about the trouts lifecyle and ecosystems, to be later release into the wild. Lets face it; we've all seen and have complained about the litter problem on many of our local streams. This is a start in changing the hearts and minds of the people who matter most; the future stewards and community members of our local fishing resources. Participating in educating our youth during the school year is also another way to stay connected to our sport or craft during the off season, leaving summers wide open to you own fishing and time with family.Nothing happens until you get involved. Please consider volunteering in the Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. To get involved, contact John Wright at twe@grappawireless.com.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fly Fishing News for the Week of February 16, 2009
February is guest tyer month!! Come in and see some of our local tyers show off their stuff. Every Saturday for this month we have a local guest tyer scheduled to demo their favorite flies and techniques for free from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come in and hang out and talk tying and fishing for a couple hours, see flies for all kinds of species from trout to peacocks, and bones to taimen!!!
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a youth education program. The program has several education projects in the works. They include Trout in the Classroom, summer camps, fly casting, fly fishing clinics, and field trips. Trout in the Classroom enables schoolchildren to raise trout in their classrooms, learn about the trouts lifecyle and ecosystems, to be later release into the wild. Lets face it; we've all seen and have complained about the litter problem on many of our local streams. This is a start in changing the hearts and minds of the people who matter most; the future stewards and community members of our local fishing resources. Participating in educating our youth during the school year is also another way to stay connected to our sport or craft during the off season, leaving summers wide open to you own fishing and time with family.Nothing happens until you get involved. Please consider volunteering in the Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. To get involved, contact John Wright at twe@grappawireless.com.
Please save the date for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited's annual banquet. It will be Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Inn at Loretto. We were given the incorrect date of March 7th initially, so please note the correct date is Saturday, March 21st. The featured speaker is Dave Whitlock,so it promises to be one of the best banquets to date. We'll have more info on the banquet as we get closer.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. 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. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist 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, clean, and dry any equipment that has been in contact with water. Please see the following websites on how to properly clean your gear and how to protect our local waters. http://www.tu.org/site/c.kkLRJ7MSKtH/b.3349147/k.DA5C/Aquatic_Invasive_Species_AIS.htm, www.proectyourwaters.net, www.anstaskforce.org, www.cleanangling.org, www.stopans.org or for more information contact Brian Lang at New Mexico Game and Fish at, (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.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a youth education program. The program has several education projects in the works. They include Trout in the Classroom, summer camps, fly casting, fly fishing clinics, and field trips. Trout in the Classroom enables schoolchildren to raise trout in their classrooms, learn about the trouts lifecyle and ecosystems, to be later release into the wild. Lets face it; we've all seen and have complained about the litter problem on many of our local streams. This is a start in changing the hearts and minds of the people who matter most; the future stewards and community members of our local fishing resources. Participating in educating our youth during the school year is also another way to stay connected to our sport or craft during the off season, leaving summers wide open to you own fishing and time with family.Nothing happens until you get involved. Please consider volunteering in the Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. To get involved, contact John Wright at twe@grappawireless.com.
Please save the date for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited's annual banquet. It will be Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Inn at Loretto. We were given the incorrect date of March 7th initially, so please note the correct date is Saturday, March 21st. The featured speaker is Dave Whitlock,so it promises to be one of the best banquets to date. We'll have more info on the banquet as we get closer.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. 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. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist 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, clean, and dry any equipment that has been in contact with water. Please see the following websites on how to properly clean your gear and how to protect our local waters. http://www.tu.org/site/c.kkLRJ7MSKtH/b.3349147/k.DA5C/Aquatic_Invasive_Species_AIS.htm, www.proectyourwaters.net, www.anstaskforce.org, www.cleanangling.org, www.stopans.org or for more information contact Brian Lang at New Mexico Game and Fish at, (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.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Fly Fishing News for the Week of February 9, 2009
February is guest tyer month!! Come in and see some of our local tyers show off their stuff. Every Saturday for this month we have a local guest tyer scheduled to demo their favorite flies and techniques for free from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come in and hang out and talk tying and fishing for a couple hours, see flies for all kinds of species from trout to peacocks, and bones to taimen!!!
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a youth education program. The program has several education projects in the works. They include Trout in the Classroom, summer camps, fly casting, fly fishing clinics, and field trips. Trout in the Classroom enables schoolchildren to raise trout in their classrooms, learn about the trouts lifecyle and ecosystems, to be later release into the wild. Lets face it; we've all seen and have complained about the litter problem on many of our local streams. This is a start in changing the hearts and minds of the people who matter most; the future stewards and community members of our local fishing resources. Participating in educating our youth during the school year is also another way to stay connected to our sport or craft during the off season, leaving summers wide open to you own fishing and time with family.Nothing happens until you get involved. Please consider volunteering in the Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. To get involved, contact John Wright at twe@grappawireless.com.
Please save the date for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited's annual banquet. It will be Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Inn at Loretto. We were given the incorrect date of March 7th initially, so please note the correct date is Saturday, March 21st. The featured speaker is Dave Whitlock,so it promises to be one of the best banquets to date. We'll have more info on the banquet as we get closer.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. 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. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist 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, clean, and dry any equipment that has been in contact with water. Please see the following websites on how to properly clean your gear and how to protect our local waters. http://www.tu.org/site/c.kkLRJ7MSKtH/b.3349147/k.DA5C/Aquatic_Invasive_Species_AIS.htm, www.proectyourwaters.net, www.anstaskforce.org, www.cleanangling.org, www.stopans.org or for more information contact Brian Lang at New Mexico Game and Fish at, (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.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a youth education program. The program has several education projects in the works. They include Trout in the Classroom, summer camps, fly casting, fly fishing clinics, and field trips. Trout in the Classroom enables schoolchildren to raise trout in their classrooms, learn about the trouts lifecyle and ecosystems, to be later release into the wild. Lets face it; we've all seen and have complained about the litter problem on many of our local streams. This is a start in changing the hearts and minds of the people who matter most; the future stewards and community members of our local fishing resources. Participating in educating our youth during the school year is also another way to stay connected to our sport or craft during the off season, leaving summers wide open to you own fishing and time with family.Nothing happens until you get involved. Please consider volunteering in the Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. To get involved, contact John Wright at twe@grappawireless.com.
Please save the date for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited's annual banquet. It will be Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Inn at Loretto. We were given the incorrect date of March 7th initially, so please note the correct date is Saturday, March 21st. The featured speaker is Dave Whitlock,so it promises to be one of the best banquets to date. We'll have more info on the banquet as we get closer.
The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. 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. This is the second aquatic invasive species known to exist 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, clean, and dry any equipment that has been in contact with water. Please see the following websites on how to properly clean your gear and how to protect our local waters. http://www.tu.org/site/c.kkLRJ7MSKtH/b.3349147/k.DA5C/Aquatic_Invasive_Species_AIS.htm, www.proectyourwaters.net, www.anstaskforce.org, www.cleanangling.org, www.stopans.org or for more information contact Brian Lang at New Mexico Game and Fish at, (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.
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