From Truchas TU CLINIC ON THE RIO – THE HUNT FOR BIG FISH

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Truchas Members:

CLINIC ON THE RIO – THE HUNT FOR BIG FISH

In the first of what we hope will be a series of upcoming trips, the Truchas 
Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring two one-day fly fishing clinics on 
the Rio Grande River that we are calling La Clinica en La Rio Grande  - The 
Hunt for Big Fish.

We are going after Pike, that demon of the deep that can go well over 30 
inches in length and weigh more than 20 pounds that roams the waters of the 
Rio Grande in good numbers especially during the cold winter months.  These 
are big fish that require special equipment, special presentation techniques 
and a unique set of skills and insights about their behavior and feeding 
habits to be successful.  Those who take part will receive hands-on 
instruction from Jarrett Sasser and Ed L’Heureux, two of our best known 
local anglers and guides who specialize in fishing for pike.  Not only will 
it be a day to have fun, but you will also learn all about pike holding 
areas, habitat, stream structure, fly patterns and various fly presentation 
techniques in the hunt for big fish.

The clinics will occur on January 21st and February 11th.  The cost will be 
$100 per member and spots will be reserved for up to 10 Chapter Members on a 
first-come, first-served basis.  Each member will receive a copy of the book 
PIKE ON THE FLY by Barry Reynolds and John Berryman, a pike fly and pike 
leader rig as well as a catered hot meal as part of the package.  The hard 
costs of the trip will be covered by a portion of each fee with the balance 
considered a tax deductible donation to Trout Unlimited by the Chapter.

This is an exciting opportunity to get out and fish, meet new friends and 
learn more about what our cold water fisheries in New Mexico have to offer. 

Contact Bob O’Connor to reserve your spot at (505) 603-0797 or 
Roboconnor at aol.com. Do not reply to this email to reserve your spot, please 
contact Bob!


Thank you!