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High Desert Angler's Norman Maktima is in Slovenia with the rest of Team USA, representing the United States in World Fly Fishing Championships. This is Norman's fourth time to make Team USA. Norman is our most senior guide, and has been with the shop since the mid-nineties when he was still in high school. He continues to perfect his craft to the point he was ranked twelfth in the world after last year's championship in Italy. He frequently share his techniques of European Style Nymphing in classes and clinics. We wish him and the rest of Team USA, all the best and good luck.
Please help The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and us, clean up the Pecos River. The annual Spring River Cleanup will be held this Saturday, June 2. Volunteers, please meet at the UPWA office at 9am for pastries and coffee; and to get bags, gloves and assignments. We also need volunteers to help with the BBQ picnic at the Jamie Koch Pavilion (right after the Cleanup). We could also use donations of smaller items for the Bucket Raffle. For more information, or to make a charitable contribution, please contact the UPWA office at (505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Bureau of Reclamation will conclude the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release by Wednesday. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. The Peak Release will end on May 30th and ramp back down to 500 cfs by June 1st.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve will hold Fly Fishing Clinics this summer. Volunteers from New Mexico Trout will conduct fly fishing clinics for youths and adults. The Preserve will allow 20 participants the opportunity to spend a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification. In the afternoon, participants fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River. Lunch is not included, so bring a sack lunch. The Youth Clinics dates are Saturday(s) June 23, July 21, Aug 18, and Sept 22. The fees for youths (8-16 yrs old) are $15/person. The Adult Clinics dates are Sunday(s) June 24, July 22, Aug 19, and Sept 23. The fees for adults is $75/person.
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park begins June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
On Sunday, July 15th Upper Pecos Watershed Association will be holding its 3rd annual Water, Wildflowers and Trout fundraising event at beautiful Brush Ranch! This year, the event is being catered by Hawkins Chuck Wagon and dinner will be served in the Brush Ranch Dance Hall. UPWA is in need of donations for both the live and silent auctions. They will be posting photos of the auction items (along with the donor names) on their website. For more information, or to make a charitable donation, please call the UPWA office at 505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Ed's Fly Fishing News for the Week of May 21, 2012
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Please help The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and us, clean up the Pecos River. The annual Spring River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, June 2. Volunteers, please meet at the UPWA office at 9am for pastries & coffee and to get bags, gloves and assignments. We also need volunteers to help with the BBQ picnic at the Jamie Koch Pavilion (right after the Cleanup). We could also use donations of smaller items for the Bucket Raffle. For more information, or to make a charitable contribution, please contact the UPWA office at 505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Bureau of Reclamation has finalized the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release. The ramp up will begin Monday May 21st. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. The Peak Release will end on May 30th and ramp back down to 500 cfs by June 1st.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve will hold Fly Fishing Clinics this summer. Volunteers from New Mexico Trout will conduct fly fishing clinics for youths and adults. The Preserve will allow 20 participants the opportunity to spend a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification. In the afternoon, participants fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River. Lunch is not included, so bring a sack lunch. The Youth Clinics dates are Saturday May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, and Sept 22. The fees for youths (8-16 yrs old) are $15/person. The Adult Clinics dates are Sunday May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 19, and Sept 23. The fees for adults is $75/person.
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park begins June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
On Sunday, July 15th Upper Pecos Watershed Association will be holding its 3rd annual Water, Wildflowers & Trout fundraising event at beautiful Brush Ranch! This year, the event is being catered by Hawkins Chuck Wagon and dinner will be served in the Brush Ranch Dance Hall. UPWA is in need of donations for both the live and silent auctions. They will be posting photos of the auction items (along with the donor names) on our website. For more information, or to make a charitable donation, please call the UPWA office at 505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
Please help The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and us, clean up the Pecos River. The annual Spring River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, June 2. Volunteers, please meet at the UPWA office at 9am for pastries & coffee and to get bags, gloves and assignments. We also need volunteers to help with the BBQ picnic at the Jamie Koch Pavilion (right after the Cleanup). We could also use donations of smaller items for the Bucket Raffle. For more information, or to make a charitable contribution, please contact the UPWA office at 505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Bureau of Reclamation has finalized the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release. The ramp up will begin Monday May 21st. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. The Peak Release will end on May 30th and ramp back down to 500 cfs by June 1st.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve will hold Fly Fishing Clinics this summer. Volunteers from New Mexico Trout will conduct fly fishing clinics for youths and adults. The Preserve will allow 20 participants the opportunity to spend a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification. In the afternoon, participants fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River. Lunch is not included, so bring a sack lunch. The Youth Clinics dates are Saturday May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, and Sept 22. The fees for youths (8-16 yrs old) are $15/person. The Adult Clinics dates are Sunday May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 19, and Sept 23. The fees for adults is $75/person.
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park begins June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
On Sunday, July 15th Upper Pecos Watershed Association will be holding its 3rd annual Water, Wildflowers & Trout fundraising event at beautiful Brush Ranch! This year, the event is being catered by Hawkins Chuck Wagon and dinner will be served in the Brush Ranch Dance Hall. UPWA is in need of donations for both the live and silent auctions. They will be posting photos of the auction items (along with the donor names) on our website. For more information, or to make a charitable donation, please call the UPWA office at 505) 757-3600, or upwa@pecoswatershed.org.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ed's Fly Fishing News for the Week of May 14, 2012
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High Desert Angler's Norman Maktima will be teaching a European Nymphing class on the Pecos River on Sunday May 20th. Learn how to nymph without an indicator from Fly Fishing Team USA member and High Desert Angler senior guide Norman Maktima! These techniques and rigging methods have produced great success for anglers across the globe. With Norman representing HDA and the U.S. in this years World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovenia, Euro Nymphing is a great method for finding fish even in tough situations! Cost of the Class is $100 per person. For more information you can call High Desert Angler 505-988-7688 or send Norman a message via his inbox on his Facebook page. Hope to see you out there!
The Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the beginning of the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release until at least May 21st. This decision was made with assistance of the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC), which has indicated there would be a 75% probability the Animas River peak would occur after May 18th, which was the date of the center of the previously announced release hydrograph. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. At the end of the peak release period, the release is scheduled to return to 500 cfs. Reclamation is still finalizing the operating plan and will send out the daily release schedule chart as soon as the plan is finalized. If the forecast remains unchanged next week, the spring peak release will be finalized next Monday, May 14th. The release should remain at 500 cfs until the start of the ramp up.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park has ended until June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is seeking volunteers for their Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. There are several Mondays coming up for their afterschool programs at Pecos Elementary School where they need your help. Please see the TCYEP's blog at http://tcyep.blogspot.com/ or please contaact John Wright at jwwtwe@gmail.com for more information.
High Desert Angler's Norman Maktima will be teaching a European Nymphing class on the Pecos River on Sunday May 20th. Learn how to nymph without an indicator from Fly Fishing Team USA member and High Desert Angler senior guide Norman Maktima! These techniques and rigging methods have produced great success for anglers across the globe. With Norman representing HDA and the U.S. in this years World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovenia, Euro Nymphing is a great method for finding fish even in tough situations! Cost of the Class is $100 per person. For more information you can call High Desert Angler 505-988-7688 or send Norman a message via his inbox on his Facebook page. Hope to see you out there!
The Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the beginning of the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release until at least May 21st. This decision was made with assistance of the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC), which has indicated there would be a 75% probability the Animas River peak would occur after May 18th, which was the date of the center of the previously announced release hydrograph. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. At the end of the peak release period, the release is scheduled to return to 500 cfs. Reclamation is still finalizing the operating plan and will send out the daily release schedule chart as soon as the plan is finalized. If the forecast remains unchanged next week, the spring peak release will be finalized next Monday, May 14th. The release should remain at 500 cfs until the start of the ramp up.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park has ended until June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is seeking volunteers for their Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. There are several Mondays coming up for their afterschool programs at Pecos Elementary School where they need your help. Please see the TCYEP's blog at http://tcyep.blogspot.com/ or please contaact John Wright at jwwtwe@gmail.com for more information.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Ed's Fly Fishing News for the Week of May 7, 2012
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The Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the beginning of the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release until at least May 21st. This decision was made with assistance of the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC), which has indicated there would be a 75% probability the Animas River peak would occur after May 18th, which was the date of the center of the previously announced release hydrograph. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. At the end of the peak release period, the release is scheduled to return to 500 cfs. Reclamation is still finalizing the operating plan and will send out the daily release schedule chart as soon as the plan is finalized. If the forecast remains unchanged next week, the spring peak release will be finalized next Monday, May 14th. The release should remain at 500 cfs until the start of the ramp up.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is seeking volunteers for their Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. There are several Mondays coming up for their afterschool programs at Pecos Elementary School where they need your help. Please see the TCYEP's blog at http://tcyep.blogspot.com/ or please contaact John Wright at jwwtwe@gmail.com for more information.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park has ended until June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
The Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the beginning of the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release until at least May 21st. This decision was made with assistance of the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC), which has indicated there would be a 75% probability the Animas River peak would occur after May 18th, which was the date of the center of the previously announced release hydrograph. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington. A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. At the end of the peak release period, the release is scheduled to return to 500 cfs. Reclamation is still finalizing the operating plan and will send out the daily release schedule chart as soon as the plan is finalized. If the forecast remains unchanged next week, the spring peak release will be finalized next Monday, May 14th. The release should remain at 500 cfs until the start of the ramp up.
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is seeking volunteers for their Truchas Chapter Youth Education Program. There are several Mondays coming up for their afterschool programs at Pecos Elementary School where they need your help. Please see the TCYEP's blog at http://tcyep.blogspot.com/ or please contaact John Wright at jwwtwe@gmail.com for more information.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve fishing program will not reopen for the 2012 Spring Season. They had hoped to reopen their fishing program on May 12, 2012, despite the damage from last year's Las Conchas Wildfire. A review of their stream monitoring program indicates the fishing program will need to remain closed until restoration efforts have been implemented. They do not anticipate these efforts to take more than a few months, but they cannot guarantee an opening date at this point. "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the quality fishing program we are known for. We apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage you to check out the other experiences offered on the Preserve."
The Fishing Program at Pecos National Historical Park has ended until June 21st. The summer season runs from June 21st through August 6th. You can make reservations for the summer season starting May 21st. To take part in the fishing program, you can make advanced reservations for the two beats available per day (six anglers total) either by emailing the park at peco_visitor_information@nps.gov or by calling the reservation line at 505-757-7272. If those spots are filled for the day you seek, you can try showing up at the Visitor Center to see if there are spaces available on the third beat, which has three spots and is always reserved for walk-ins. In order to get a fishing permit at the Park, you must possess a valid New Mexico Department of Game and Fish fishing license and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
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