Vieques Fly Fishing Report

La Isla Nena. A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I took a badly needed vacation to the island of Vieques. It lies off the coast of Puerto Rico and is part of the Spanish Virgin Islands. There are quite a few flats located off the beaches and are within easy reach of the wading angler. I also hooked (and quickly lost) my first bonefish ever - fifteen inches long or so. I hooked it on one of the epoxy shrimp patterns that I tied up. I also brought to hand, a superb Barjack that I released. I can’t count the numerous snappers I caught and released all over the island. The one thing that amazed me is that I was the only one fly fishing with the exception of running into a guide and his client - I got my Barjack with them watching (there are only two guides on the entire island). The place is not glitzy like San Juan or Cabo San Lucas, just a small island with two small towns on it. It had all the stuff a visitor would need but with a laid back attitude that was welcoming. We are planning a trip there again, it was that nice. If you want more information on fly fishing Vieques, drop me a email penat@gte.net.

New Mexico Fishing Report

Everything is between the winter and spring mode. Soon the mountain access will open up to a runoff that is going to be nice and long. The San Juan is fishing well. My favorite time of the year to go there is in the “off season” when there are less crowds, no heat and no mosquitoes.

Upcoming events

2007 Fishing License begins on April 1^st. 2007.
New Mexico Big Game Drawing Deadline. April 7^th., 2007.
San Juan Fly Fishing Workshop. April 11^th., April 14^th., & April 15^th., 2007. UNM Recreational Services. For more information, contact Laura 277 3733 or lmont@unm.edu.
San Juan Fly fishing Workshop. April 28^th., May 5^th. & 6^th. 2007. UNM Community Education, Los Alamos. For more information, contact Eileen (505) 662 5919.
Valle Vidal Opener. July 1^st., great cutthroat trout stream in a superb setting.

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