NM Trout Fishing

2-Man Teams
1 Angler fishing at a time
24 teams
Composite score for 2 days. No cut to be made as in years past
There will be 24 beats. Split in 2 different pools. You will fish a day from each “pool” of beats
Entry fee 185.00 per person. Includes catered parties, prizes, swag, Simms shirt or jacket, Hat, casting competion
Saturday there will be a party at Conejos River Anglers with music, libations, and food’ Possibly a trout flick.
Sunday afternoon there will be a casting competion, awards ceremony, and food
Scoring is the same as the Original Superfly. Each anglers largest fish counts as a point per inch. Subsequent fish are Bows = 1, Browns = 2 Cutts (not cuttbows) = 3 Brookies = 4. Team scores will be added together to determine Champion. No cut. If one of the anglers on the team  should not land a fish there will be a 0 on that side of the scoring column.
Catch and release, barbless hooks, fish must be netted to count.
Each team must have a measuring tape, net, and digital camera to document largest fish.
Each day a 700.00 custom Scott rod will be given away to the largest fish. As well as another pair of rods given away to the winning team.
To be held rain, snow, or shine. High water or low. Muddy or ice chunks drifting.
No refunds after March 30.
First 24 teams in. In years past this has filled extremely quickly so please if you are interested please get your entry in.  Questions let us know. Hope to see you there!

Checks and mail to:
Conejos River Anglers
34591 Hwy 17
Antonito, Co. 81120
Questions 719 376 5660 or info@conejosriveranglers.com

*40 to 46 teams
*Top 12 teams from each of first two days will compete for Superfly Champs on Sunday.
*Amateur fisherman only. If you have guided or worked in the industry at any time in the last 3 years you are not eligible for this event.
*Teams with off days will be able to sign up for fun fishing excursions to fish for trout, pike, and carp nearby but are not allowed on Conejos. Excursions depart 9:00 from CRA.
*1 fisherman fishing at a time
*Points are given for every inch of the best 2 fish, one from each participant. Points earned following the big fish are as follows. 1 Point Rainbow. 2 points Browns. 3 Points Cutthroats.
*Please indicate on entry form which day you prefer to fish for first day.  
*Entry fee $200 per person. Entry includes 2 catered dinners, Simms shirt or jacket, hat, prizes, misc. swag, access to private ranches, off day excursions, etc. (This year we are having to pay rod fees for private access to some of the properties)
*No limit to number of flies fished
*Draw for beats and registration each morning at shop between 7:30 and 8:00. Fish 9:00 to 4:00 daily.
*Assorted prizes for largest fish, those that might get skunked, etc.
*Most importantly this is for fun and to raise money for a great project. Fish with your dad, mom, brother, friend, or wife. This year is the first year that you will be able to participate in the event with only amateurs.  Many of commented on the difficulty of trying to qualify against so many professional teams so here is your chance. Amateurs Only !!!!!  

This is a fun laid back weekend with access to the best private and public water on the Conejos River. If you come you are not allowed on the river during your off day during the event. Last year was a lot of fun but spring conditions are totally unpredictable so do not register without being prepared for anything and we will not send refunds or cancel event for bad weather or conditions.   Call us with questions. (719) 376-5660 Jon Harp
To reserve a spot print out entry form and send $200 per person to:

Conejos River Anglers
34591 Hwy 17
Antonito, CO 81120

Located between Alaska and Washington, the same salmon runs that pass by these locations also pass through British Columbia, often giving the anglers fishing in BC the first chance to nab the best and brightest fish swimming by.

Is fishing in BC actually as good or better than Alaskan fishing?

Definitely. Maybe. As with any good question, the answer does require a little clarification.

If you are looking for salmon above 50 pounds, the Kenai Peninsula has BC fishing beat. The fifty to seventy pounders that occasionally show up in parts of Alaska are rare in British Columbia.

However, most fishermen are mainly interested in spending a day on the water keeping busy reeling in consistently large, feisty, flavorful salmon. For these anglers, fishing areas of BC may actually be better than Alaska. Why? BC has fishing locations that keep the fish on the line as often if not more often than most Alaskan areas.

While many of the same salmon runs pass through both British Columbia and Alaska, BC fishing pulls in more Chinook salmon from the saltwater than Alaska. Fishing the BC coast usually provides more of the highly prized, twenty to fifty pound Chinook than Alaskan saltwater does. When fishing rivers, where most Alaskan Chinook are caught, the fish have “turned dark” and are heading back up the river to die. This changes the consistency and flavor of the meat, and the Chinook are usually significantly weaker and not as feisty of fighters. Another benefit of saltwater fishing is the large expanse of space. When fishing the Kenai River, for example, there are hundreds of other boats around. On the ocean, though, there is less chance of being surrounded by other anglers.

So why go fishing in BC?

For many people, British Columbia is more easily accessible than Alaska. For example, residents from the northwestern states can drive to their fishing destination. Even for those that fly, though, the travel time to go fishing in BC is significantly less than to most Alaskan destinations. Flights are usually cheaper to BC than Alaska, as well, and require fewer connections on average.

For Americans, depending on the strength of the US dollar, fishing in BC can also come at a discount. At times, when the exchange rate is good, the price in US dollars is only two-thirds of the price is Canadian dollars. Effectively, that is similar to a large discount.

While fishing in BC is not as well known as fishing in other areas, it has some surprisingly strong draws. Anglers here have a great chance to pull in a lot of feisty and delicious salmon while spending less time and money than at many other destinations. Now that the secret is out, don’t be afraid to take a visit and see for yourself!

For more information, visit the fishing in BC website.