Welcome to THE REEL LIFE

Welcome to THE REEL LIFE
Where New Mexico Fly Fishing & Adventure Travel Begin!
 

The Reel Life is your fly fishing headquarters. We carry the best outdoor apparel and fly fishing equipment and offer expert advice and guiding services for local fishing trips as well as adventure travel across the globe.  

We are happy to share our expert knowledge of the best trout waters in New Mexico, either at our store or through our personalized guide services.  

We are committed to providing the absolute best in:

  • Fly rods, reels and lines
  • Waders and wading boots
  • Effective and time-saving fly fishing accessories
  • Flies for regional streams and lakes
  • Technical fishing and outdoor clothing
  • Relevant fishing books and maps
  • Respectful and low-pressure service

 Click Here To Book A Guided Trip! (Beginners and Experts Welcome)

CHECKALO!
  • Free tie around at el store every Thursday evening.
  • Are you a TU member?  Pecos projects will need boots on the ground.  Call Toner here, please help.
  • 2 for 1 Alaska Travel Special
  • Runoff is over, rain continues.  Do you have ants and streamers?

See more on the News and Promotions pages, or call (505) 995-8114 for the most up to date info.

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From the Pecos to the San Juan and every watershed in between, New Mexico offers anglers endless fly fishing. Learn more.  Learn more
 
From scenic mountain
creeks to private stretches
of water, our guides can
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want to go. Learn more
 
If you're looking for
exciting saltwater
destinations or freshwater
adventures, you've come to
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Fishing Reports
  • TAOS AREA WATERS
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 85 ° F 
    Fishing: Excellent
  • CONEJOS RIVER
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 86 ° F 
    Fishing: Good
  • RIO CHAMA
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 86 ° F 
    Fishing: Excellent
  • RIO GRANDE
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 90 ° F 
    Fishing: Fair
  • CIMARRON RIVER
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 87 ° F 
    Fishing: Excellent
  • COSTILLA CREEK
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Scattered showers
    Temperature: 78 ° F 
    Fishing: Excellent
  • PECOS RIVER
  • July 2nd, 2009
    Showers
    Temperature: 83 ° F 
    Fishing: Excellent