Trad Bow 1979
Active Member
- Messages
- 649
If I don’t draw my tags I am going to try to put together the best bear, turkey and grouse hunts as possible this fall. Other than that I am just continuing to buy points in other states.
I should draw a WY Elk tag. If I draw NM I'll probably withdraw that hunt unless I draw one of the January deer tags or something that's not a September/October hunt.
Dang icy! N I thought I had hunting issues ???I will likely draw a WY elk tag.
Then depending on how the NM draws go that will direct if I do WY antelope.
On top of that I also have Kansas and Iowa draws, plus my typical Oklahoma OTC hunts as well as Florida and Kentucky.
Dang icy! N I thought I had hunting issues ???
Just got a new sage pulse 4 weight in March to go along with my sage approach 5 weight and then the dumb ass governor shut the state down.My back up plan is Ive been wanting to really upgrade my fly rods , I mean I have wanted a new Sage 5# for so long ....If I don't draw I hope to finally get this new whip...
If I don’t draw my tags I am going to try to put together the best bear, turkey and grouse hunts as possible this fall. Other than that I am just continuing to buy points in other states.
I could probably help you on that one if needed...PM me...Another idea--Nebraska is the only state that I've never been to--may have to book a whitetail hunt there.
I'm getting old. If I don't draw I am buying tags. Got no time to waste.
I meant 9 foot. I have a really nice 4wt and a few years ago at RMEF elk camp I handled an amazing Sage 3# but do not remember which model and at that time didnt spend as much time on the SJR as I do now....So Im still wanting to get an exceptional 5#..tomvern is your #5 a 6ft?
I literally fly fish everywhere in NM I travel.... I always carry one with no matter where Im working....even if I can only wet a line for an hour I'll do so...Rio
Where do you fish? I’ve been a fly fisherman my entire life and have owned many rods, mostly sage. After fishing extensively 6’-10’ rods from 1-10 weight I almost never use anything in N.M. but my sage 3 weight 7’6”. Just upgraded this year to the new Dart. It will cast any dry or dropper to the far side of 90% of our running waters in the state and can handle small streamers easily. It puts a fight into even the smallest trout. I’ve spent time behind a 6’ 1 weight on tiny water and found it didn’t let me reach or shoot into tight pockets any better. Actually, I find the shorter rods more difficult, even on tiny water with thick vegetation. Unless you are streamer fishing primarily or fighting wind on lakes or streams big enough to backcast routinely. I would strongly consider a 3 weight. My wife uses a sage 4 weight 8’3” on most waters. My sage 5 weight is mainly used as a loaner for friends that are learning and need help pushing the fly.
Keep in mind fly rod weight should be chosen based on fly and wind, not fish. I’ve been on big mean fish on a 5 weight, including sharks, jacks, tarpon, salmon, steelhead, snook, redfish, etc... A 3 weight has enough backbone for 99% of the fish swimming in N.M.
Back on topic, I’ll fish and bird hunt if I see all red. I will find a way to hunt elk here or in another state no matter the draw results. Last fall I vowed to never miss an elk season from then on.
Best of luck to all and God bless you
Not interested in anything like that. Would buy a tag. Even a crappy CO elk tag. Just so I could go. Nothing guided, and nothing super expensive.I hear San Carlos Reservation will give you a real good deal! Can't shoot anything less than 400" ???
For an exceptional 5 weight I would go with sage (ya I’m partial to sage) but I would go with a higher end. I have read a lot of good things about the igniter. Reel is up to you. For my pulse I have a Taylor T1 Nebula which I absolutely love and on my approach I have a Ross animas which is a rock solid reel.I meant 9 foot. I have a really nice 4wt and a few years ago at RMEF elk camp I handled an amazing Sage 3# but do not remember which model and at that time didnt spend as much time on the SJR as I do now....So Im still wanting to get an exceptional 5#..
Kidding Pablo! They're stupid expensive!Not interested in anything like that. Would buy a tag. Even a crappy CO elk tag. Just so I could go. Nothing guided, and nothing super expensive.
Private and public land hunts since 1992 for elk, mule deer, sheep, pronghorn, black Bear & lion hunts.
Public and private land big game hunts. Rifle, muzzleloader and archery hunts available. Free Draw Application Service!
Offering a wide array of hunt opportunities and putting clients in prime position to bag a trophy.
Hunts in New Mexico on private ranches and remote public land in the top units. Elk vouchers available.
Landowner tags available! Hunt big bulls and bucks. Any season and multiple hunt units to choose from.