Fishing in the Land of Enchantment Part I

I recently fulfilled the dream of visiting and fishing in New Mexico. Part I was spent fishing the waters in Valle Caldera and the surrounding area. An amazing experience fishing for the “Trout of the Tall Grass” as my great friend characterized it, in what was an active 13-mile-wide volcano 1.25 million tears ago. As a Pennsylvania angler; hopper fishing and meadow streams are something I truly enjoy, but this experience was more about fishing by sound rather than site, and more about dapping than casting in the narrow stream meanders between the grasses. This truly is a “Land of Enchantment” and I hope to get a chance to return again in the future. Today’s post is one of those locals that stopped to say hello. More trip pics on my social media profile. Till next time ….

Ants That Fly

It's that time of the season where terrestrial insect patterns begin to play a significant role in our fishing. Ant patterns are a big part of my fishing, and it's hard to go wrong with tying one on even when other insects are showing on the water. Swarms of flying ants are an unpredictable event, and when it happens you need to be ready for that by having a few imitations in your fly box. In my own experience trout show the single-mindedness of teenage boys when flying ants land on the water, and if you don't have a good fly you might as well quit casting and tuck your rod under your arm or head home and tie a few. Till next time ...

Take Just a Little Time ...

There's something to be said about taking just a little bit of your time to stop fishing and enjoy the world around you. I quit the act of counting fish years ago because it just doesn't matter anymore. What makes me smile more than anything else is the things I see and hear along the water or in the woods. Sometimes if you just take a break from the casting, tying knots and catching trout, you might find a different kind of satisfaction or find something really awesome. A very cool find from my latest day on the water, more pics on my social media. Till next time .....