I recently took a return trip to New Mexico and am happy to say that the state definitely deserves this title. It is an enchanting place. Many of these high desert streams are meandering meadow waters with plenty of oxbow bends and channels that hold remarkable fish. My friend Dan coined the term "Trout of the Tall Grasses" which really captures the essence of a fishing experience here. Constant winds and tall grasses make casting accurately very challenging, and most of the time you cannot see your fly. Success here depends on staying back from the banks, fishing a short leader and listening for these fish to take your fly. My old friend Mike came along for this trip and it was a remarkable time with a few of my favorite people. While a severe drought has affected many of the stream, we did fish a few that had good flows and cold water. It's difficult to choose a picture to post from the hundreds that I shot on this trip, but this one is a favorite. Till next time ...
