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Newsletter Jan 2013
In This Issue
Volunteer Opportunities
Fly Fishing Film Tour
NMT Membership
Conservation News
Fly of the Month
NMT Fashions
Meet the Board
Calendar
Quick Links
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NMT on Facebook
Friends, Happy New Year to all. I hope you all had a great
holiday season and are enjoying the cold weather in New Mexico. The weather here in the Bahamas is marvelous, and I am relishing the balmy days,
wonderful food and fabulous bonefishing with my family. (I've caught 20 bonefish so far - woo hoo.) Please plan to attend the exciting events we have
planned over the next few months. Bob Gerding's Outdoor Adventure show is always a great way to meet NM guides, see new equipment and explore fishing opportunities near and far. The Fly Fishing Film Tour
was a great success last year, and we are hoping for a repeat performance of entertaining short films. And finally, the NMT Annual Conclave is a fantastic daylong
experience where you can learn new fishing techniques, enjoy great food and company, and win exciting prizes. I also want to thank Lee Widgren for her many years of
service as the NMT Treasurer. Larry Trussell will be replacing Lee in this position, and we extend our welcome and thanks for his support.
C'Ya in a few weeks, Pat Mileshosky
Volunteer Opportunities
New Mexico Trout will again have a booth on the main floor
of the 2013 Gerding Outdoor Adventure Show at the Manual Lujan Center in the NM Expo on 8-10 February. Volunteers are needed to man the booth and interact with
the public to describe NMT and it activities. If you are interested, please contact Bob Widgren at [email protected].
NMT will begin it's 5th year in support of Project Healing Waters (PHW). This program provides
wounded warriors and veterans with hands-on sessions
of fly tying, casting, and fishing. We have evolved into what is essentially a year round program that begins this year on 13 February with fly tying during the colder
winter months, fly casting as things begin to warm up, and group and individual fly fishing outings that begin in
June and end in November. If you are
interested in supporting the PHW program give Dave Patton a call at 681-0835 or e-mail him at [email protected]. All volunteers must
belong to NMT due to insurance requirements. New Mexico Trout will hold its Annual Conclave on March 2nd, 2013 from 9AM to 5PM. If you
are interested in helping to organize, set up, or support this event, please contact Pat Mileshosky at [email protected].
Fly Fishing Film Tour
New Mexico Trout and Soaring Eagle Lodge are co-sponsoring another Fly Fishing Film Tour on 22 Feb at
the Hotel Albuquerque. This is an exciting event of entertaining short films of fly fishing adventure, where fishermen and women tackle a wide range of species and featuring waters from around the world.
You will enjoy time with fellow fishers and refreshments, while marvelling at the creative and artistic films. NMT will also offer a raffle drawing for a flyrod and line. Join us at this event when the doors open at
5:30pm for refreshments, and 7:00pm for the start of the show. More information is
at http://flyfilmtour.com/f3t
Membership Renewal Bob Widgren, Membership Chair Don't forget to renew your NMT Membership. It's fast
and easy online at this link: Membership Renewal Your membership will entitle you to discounted ticket for the NMT Conclave in March, so hurry and sign up now
to get this and many other membership benefits.
Conservation News
Habitat Improvement Projects Proposed: The state Environment Department is seeking $1.5 million in capital outlay funds to improve water quality and stream habitat. The department is hoping to fund several proposed river projects. In Taos
County, two projects are planned, one on the Red River and one on the Rio Pueblo, which would restore wetlands, improve floodwater storage and improve bird habitat. Another project would restore multiple sites along the San Juan River to improve native fish habitat and restore wetlands for filtering out industrial waste.
Outstanding Waters Designation
Defended: The New Mexico Court of Appeals dismissed a complaint filed by the New Mexico Cattle Growers'
Association that sought to repeal a water protection measure. The "Outstanding National Resource
Waters (ONRW)" designation was approved by the Water Quality Control Commission in 2010, and guarantees protection for hundreds of
miles of rivers and streams, and in particular special trout waters and designated wild rivers. The designation prohibits any activities
that would degrade water quality. The Cattle Growers' had challenged the process by which the designation was
proposed by the state, but the court dismissed their complaint saying they failed to show how they would be adversely affected.
Fly of the Month - Green Rock Worm
Fly by Jim LaFevers, Photo by Hans Weilenmann
Used by permission
Hook:Tiemco 2487 #16 or equivalent scud hook Thread: Nylon Tying Thread Ribbing: Nylon Tying Thread
Abdomen: Larva Lace # 4 (Chartreuse) Thorax: Black Superfine Dubbing Note: A pattern using Phil Camera's tying
techniques and products (see his book " Fly Tying With Synthetics Patterns and Techniques"). Tie in various colors and
schemes to imitate various caddis, mayfly nymph, midges etc. Jim suggests fishing this pattern like a standard nymph.
More flies by Jim are at http://www.danica.com/flytier/jlafevers/jlafevers.htm More NMT patterns at http://newmexicotrout.org/archives/category/fly-patterns
NMT Fashions
Hats, one size fits all - $15 Colors Dark Olive, Black, Tan
Fleece jackets with windproof lining, sizes Small through XXL - $50 Colors Olive, Black
Shirts, cotton with mesh
vents, sizes Small through XXL - $35 Colors Dark Olive, Light Olive, Tan, Light Blue
Wind Breakers - $20 Short sleeve V-neck shirts
with a pocket, White - $10 NMT embroidered badges -
$2 All items are available at regular NMT meetings and at the Conclave. You can also place an order by
calling Bob Day at 881-2738, or sending and email to [email protected] You can pick up your order at Los Pinos Fly Shop.
Meet the Board
Bob Day, Merchandise Chair
Bob is responsible for the NMT merchandise procurement and sales. In the past, he has
served as Treasurer and Membership chairman for many years. Prior to 1990, Bob owned a closed circuit video security business and he has been retired since
then, enjoying he favorite activities: fishing, furniture making, church mission trips, family and grandchildren. Nine years ago, a
friend asked him to help demo food products at a food show and since then he does a couple of shows a month. Old salesmen never quit - they die selling. Bob has fished most everywhere in the north half of New Mexico and although he has
favorites at different times of the year, he keeps returning to the Rio Las Vacas and the Rio Grande in the fall. NMT is his favorite volunteer activity as it is payback for all those great fishing days - and those that were not so great also.
Calendar
Fly Tyer's Roundtable
Every Monday, 7:00pm excluding holidays Sandia Prep Lab classroom
The Flytyer's Roundtable brings new and experienced tyers together to exchange ideas, techniques and materials.
Bob Gerding Outdoor Adventures Hunting & Fishing Show 8-10 Feb 2013
Friday Noon to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm Manuel Lujan Center - Expo NM
http://bobsoutadv.com/
Fly Fishing Film Tour
22 Feb 2013 Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque NM Doors open 5:30pm and showing starts at 7:00pm http://flyfilmtour.com/f3t
NM Trout Conclave 2 Mar 2013
Sandia Preparatory School Featuring Landon Mayer and Pat Dorsey - experts in big fish and tailwater fishing.
Tickets are now available at: http://newmexicotrout.org/events-3/nmt-conclave-3-march-2012
NMT General Meeting (next meeting in April due to Conclave and Gerding Show) 9 April, 7:30pm Commons building of Sandia Preparatory School
http://newmexicotrout.org/get-involved/meetings Calendar also on NMT website at http://newmexicotrout.org/calendar
"Give a man a fish and he has food for a day; teach him how to fish and you can get rid of him for the entire weekend"
~Zenna Schaffer~
NMTrout Business Sponsors
Yearly business membership entails the sponsor to a link and an ad in the NMT Newsletter. Contact the membership chair for more information if you or a business owner you know would like to become a sponsor.
Land of Enchantment Guides
M & W Bar Ranch
Los Pinos Fly Shop Rio Costilla Park
San Miguel River Products
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Cimarroncita Ranch Retreat Alpha Home Improvements
About Us
New Mexico Trout is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of trout fishing in New Mexico's waters through restoration of riparian habitats and through
education of the public about trout fishing and the value of trout habitats. New Mexico Trout is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, and we welcome your tax deductible contributions.
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