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Caddis Hatch on the San Juan River – Soaring Eagle Lodge has it Covered.
A swarm of fluttering caddis arose as I pushed aside a brushy tree limb and discovered a long, slow, stretch of the San Juan River before me.
Over by the far bank, telltale rings appeared on the surface of the calm water.
There were trout holding in a shallow riffle just a few feet upstream of the deep cover provided by an overhanging Russian olive tree.
I slipped into the river in a crouch and slowly made my way out across the wide expanse of open water, laying out line in the air as I gauged the distance. Continue reading
Area Hot Springs Provide Winter Relief for Weary New Mexicans
By Karl MoffattIt’s near noon on a delightfully warm and sunny, midwinter’s day and the steaming waters and impressive view at the Spence Hot Spring are soothing one man’s worries away. “It doesn’t get much better than this,” said Bob of Albuquerque, who had called in sick, grabbed his bike and jumped aboard the train … Continue reading
Lonely BLM Backcountry Byway Beckon’s those Bored by the Highway
By Karl MoffattIf you’ve ever wondered what was up in those hills to the east of I-25 as you traveled south near Socorro, New Mexico then the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a backcountry byway for you to explore. Twenty-four miles of good, dirt, road that rambles up through those hills featuring interesting rock … Continue reading
Annual Hunting and Fishing Show This Weekend – Don’t Miss It !
Roger Alink of Wildlife West Nature Park of Edgewood, NM. By Karl MoffattThe annual hunting and fishing show is back to blow away those winter blues and this year’s visitors can take a shot at computer-simulated steelhead salmon fishing and check out the latest in super quiet, electric, ATVs. “It’s a sure fired cure for … Continue reading
Sandia Lakes Offers Top Notch Winter Angling Amid Spectacular Scenery
By Karl MoffattIf the dead of winter makes you stir crazy then there may be no better escape than a quick trip to New Mexico’s fanciest fishing hole. Sandia Lakes’ recently remodeled park located just south of Bernalillo on the State Road 313 features spectacular scenery, excellent accommodations, spacious surroundings and plenty of good fishing. … Continue reading
Fort Selden & Leasburg Dam Make for Warm Winter Get Away to Southern New Mexico
By Karl MoffattAs the temps begin to dip and the snow gets to flying around northern New Mexico, it’s time to head south to warmer climes where one can visit other state attractions like historic Fort Selden while camping out at nearby Leasburg State Park. Fort Selden, just outside of Las Cruces on the back … Continue reading
Surf Fishing in California Eases Winter Blues
We got out of Santa Fe soon after the snow began to fly and just as a bitter cold front blew in. We were headed for southern California where t-shirts, shorts and sandles could still be worn. We stayed with friends just outside of Los Angeles and then took a mid-week cruise up the coast … Continue reading
A Good Dog is Gone – Wiley Lived a Life Better Than Most Men.
On 12/28/2010 8:15 AM, wren propp wrote: Wiley B. Moffatt died on Monday December 27, 2010. We’ll miss her at every hike, whenever a trout is caught and released, at every meal where a steak bone is available, where ever there is a quiet patch of sun for a warm nap, on every long drive … Continue reading
Bosque del Apache: A Winter Festival of Wildlife
By Karl MoffattThe massive flock of snow geese all took off at once, engulfing this lone visitor to the Bosque del Apache in a swirling mass of brilliant white and the din of heavy honking. Within minutes the birds were all gone and the air became still again. But then the clucking calls of a … Continue reading
Taxidermy Shop in Heart of Albuquerque a Wild Adventure
By Karl MoffattBehind a nondescript storefront on Albuquerque’s Central Avenue lies an amazing wildlife display where gleaming eyes, glistening hides and snarling teeth greet astonished visitors. “It’s my own little museum,” D.L. Gruben of American Wildlife Taxidermy says of his extensive display of hundreds of different animals from around the world, most of whom he … Continue reading