Well, I've been too busy fishing to update

I'm sure you've been out there too, so I don't feel so bad!

I got to fish the Middle and West forks of the Gila River in late June.  The lower elevations were very warm.  There were headwater chubs holding in the deeper pools--they were fun to catch!  Once I got up to the higher elevations, brown trout started to hit.  Unfortunately, no Gila trout for me this trip...

I got out to the Guadalupe a few weeks ago and it was epic.  The trick is getting down into the canyon where no one else goes.  : )  Have an adventure!

Cimarron Canyon is great, as long as you find a stretch that hasn't been recently fished.  Try to get there during the week if possible.  Dry-dropper as usual!  

Eagle Nest Lake--- The coves in the morning/evening are key.  The trout are moving in to feed, and you might even hook into a carp!  I'd recommend wearing waders and wading out into the lake a bit--the shore is shallow in the coves so you need to get a little further out.  I used a dry-dropper, but make sure your dropper is short enough to avoid getting caught in the algae.  I used only about a 1 1/2 foot dropper.  They seemed to like pheasant tails, but I didn't try a lot of different things because they hit on that right away.  

Hopewell Lake fished well.  I caught a superb brookie in there a couple weeks back--I was glad to see there was a big guy in there!  Their population seems to have dwindled in the last couple years.  Use a dry-dropper, but do about 3-4 feet down to your dropper.  Prince nymphs seemed to be a hit!  I had a heck of a time setting the hook.  They were striking fast.  

I haven't been out to the Pecos, but I'm sure it's great.  I haven't been out to the Jemez streams in a few weeks, and I'm sure they're great at the higher elevations.  

I did a short trip to Leadville, CO, last week.  I had some great fishing, but it reminded me just how special NM is!  Fewer people.  Just as gorgeous.  It made me feel blessed to live here.  

Check out my photos on Instagram @flyfishinggrrl.  I will make some new Youtube videos once the fishing slows down....

Tight lines!