Want To Buy Fly rod combo / setup

[LittleLoggie]

Northern New Mexico- Lost Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Red River, Rio Grande, Cabresto, Rio Castilla, Suree Ponds....

More then likely Red River area. The enchanted circle area is probably our favorite place to visit. We just never been in the summer time. Went on a trip a few weeks ago and first time taking our little ones. 3 and 1 wasn’t much for them to do besides play in the snow. Can’t wait to see it in summer/fall.

have you fished cimarron canyon? I love that part of the drive in and out.

 

[SPDguns]

More then likely Red River area. The enchanted circle area is probably our favorite place to visit. We just never been in the summer time. Went on a trip a few weeks ago and first time taking our little ones. 3 and 1 wasn’t much for them to do besides play in the snow. Can’t wait to see it in summer/fall.

have you fished cimarron canyon? I love that part of the drive in and out.

Yes. The best fishing is on Philmont property in the lower canyon. If you go by their headquarters, they will give you a permit. Last time I was there (a loooong time ago) it was free. The stream is narrow, it's hard to get to and the fishing is technical/advanced. But you will be rewarded.

 

[LittleLoggie]

I got a little excited and just bought a new rig.

 

[SPDguns]

Good choice!

 

[dennishoddy]

More then likely Red River area. The enchanted circle area is probably our favorite place to visit. We just never been in the summer time. Went on a trip a few weeks ago and first time taking our little ones. 3 and 1 wasn’t much for them to do besides play in the snow. Can’t wait to see it in summer/fall.

have you fished cimarron canyon? I love that part of the drive in and out.

Congrats on getting into an addictive hobby.
I rarely fish with anything other than a fly rod these days. Spent 2 1/2 months fishing northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado last summer.
The Red River is becoming difficult to fish as they are letting the stream go back to its natural state. Lots of willows lining the banks to control erosion, etc. the Rio Grande is accessible at the John Dunn bridge. You can walk up or downstream to access the pools. The further you walk the better the fishing gets.
Probably my favorite stream is the Rio Los Pinos’ in Northern NM. The fish and game folks have created the perfect habitat by building pools, riffles, falls, etc. There are trophy areas that contain bigger fish and area’s easily accessed for stockers. The stream is on public property but does cross some private ground that you have to bypass. We fished most of it all the way to Chama NM. That stream is pretty well known as great habitat for rattlesnakes as well. We never saw one but talked to others that had. Below is the Los Pinos’

Keep your eye open for fly rods and reels at estate and garage sales. I picked up a 7.5’ Gloomis 3wt for $50 and a Lamson reel for $5 at an estate sale.
That 3 wt is a hoot to catch big trout on and is almost a necessity on some of the small streams that are overgrown with trees, brush, etc.

Finding the bedding area in local lakes when bluegill are spawning is great fishing locally with fly gear.

 

[LittleLoggie]

Went to blue river today, No luck and super busy. I also need a lot more practice...ended up switching to spinning combo and still no luck. probably try lower Illinois river in a few weeks.