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The Reel Life is an independent, locally-owned fly fishing specialty shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are located at 500 Montezuma Street in the Sanbusco Market Center, near the historic railyard district and a short walk from the Plaza and other downtown attractions.The Reel Life Shop, South Entrance next to Borders Books

We carry products from many high-quality manufacturers including Winston, G. Loomis, Redington, Ross, Galvan, Nautilus, Ex Officio, Simms, Patagonia and more. Our wide selection allows us to properly outfit any angler, no matter what your technical or budgetary needs may be.The Reel Life interior shot wader display

The goal of our guide service is to expand and improve the skills of beginners and experts alike. If you will be visiting and would like to book a trip with us, make sure you do so in advance. We recommend a full day trip to allow our guides to introduce you to New Mexico's stunning scenery. See our Guide Services page for more information.The Reel Life employee and guide, Ed Miller behind counter

Our travel service can arrange trips to destinations as exotic as Russia or as close to home as Colorado. Our offered destinations are all known for their unequalled fishing and first rate accomodations. Both custom and hosted trips are available. See the Travel Fishing page for more.

The Reel Life offers group or private lessons in fly casting and fly tying, as well as intensive introductory classes on the craft of fly fishing.