Below you'll find a list of current events at The Reel Life. We try to keep things interesting, especially during the offseason (it's amazing how much flyfishing offers outside of actually wetting the line). And we welcome your suggestions for interesting classes or fun events.
Classes - Main
The Reel Life Fly Fishing Classes
(RSVP required so we know whether we will have students for these classes - Thank you)
"House of Trout"
Nov 9th, Jan 13th, 5:00-6:30 pm @ The Reel Life, FREE!
Join Toner Mitchell as he discusses trout evolution and how it pertains to our beloved fishes' anatomy and habits and the reasons we find them where we do. We will break down in detail the trout's neighborhood and the standard trout domicile: the kitchen/dining room (where it eats); the living room (rests); the bedroom (reproduces);and the nursery (where it spends its infancy). Of course any conversation on houses and neighborhoods would be incomplete without understanding local real estate values, which we'll discuss as well. FREE!
Knot Tying 101
Jan 9th 10:30-11:45 am @ The Reel Life, FREE!
Learn all the knots that are needed for fly fishing fresh water. This class will cover The Double Surgeon's Knot, Clinch Knot, Improved Clinch Knot, loop to loop connection, and Perfection Loop. FREE!
Knot Tying 102
Jan.16th 10:30-11:45 am @ The Reel Life, FREE!
This class will cover the more advanced knots commonly used while fly fishing in salt water and will include the Bimini, Albright, 7/10 Blood, and Non-Slip Mono Loop. FREE!
Intro to Fly Tying
Nov. 18th, Dec. 12th, Jan. 23rd, and Feb. 20th. 9:00-12:00 am @ The Reel Life
Cost: $50.00 (includes materials)
Whether you have no experience at all, or have tied a few flies in the past, this class will go over the major techniques needed to tie drys, nymphs, and streamers. Students will leave with a basic understanding of the art of fly tying as well as five patterns of their own creation. (limited to 5 students only)
Fly Fishing Northern New Mexico
Dec 15th and Mar. 24 5:00-6:30 @ The Reel Life
Cost: $25.00 (includes Fly Fishing N. New Mexico book)
This class offers a seasonal journey through the diverse fly fishing landscape of Northern New Mexico. Pattern selection, river overviews, and gear selection are just a few of the topics to be explored.
(RSVP required so we know whether we will have students for these classes - Thank you)
"House of Trout"
Nov 9th, Jan 13th, 5:00-6:30 pm @ The Reel Life, FREE!
Join Toner Mitchell as he discusses trout evolution and how it pertains to our beloved fishes' anatomy and habits and the reasons we find them where we do. We will break down in detail the trout's neighborhood and the standard trout domicile: the kitchen/dining room (where it eats); the living room (rests); the bedroom (reproduces);and the nursery (where it spends its infancy). Of course any conversation on houses and neighborhoods would be incomplete without understanding local real estate values, which we'll discuss as well. FREE!
Knot Tying 101
Jan 9th 10:30-11:45 am @ The Reel Life, FREE!
Learn all the knots that are needed for fly fishing fresh water. This class will cover The Double Surgeon's Knot, Clinch Knot, Improved Clinch Knot, loop to loop connection, and Perfection Loop. FREE!
Knot Tying 102
Jan.16th 10:30-11:45 am @ The Reel Life, FREE!
This class will cover the more advanced knots commonly used while fly fishing in salt water and will include the Bimini, Albright, 7/10 Blood, and Non-Slip Mono Loop. FREE!
Intro to Fly Tying
Nov. 18th, Dec. 12th, Jan. 23rd, and Feb. 20th. 9:00-12:00 am @ The Reel Life
Cost: $50.00 (includes materials)
Whether you have no experience at all, or have tied a few flies in the past, this class will go over the major techniques needed to tie drys, nymphs, and streamers. Students will leave with a basic understanding of the art of fly tying as well as five patterns of their own creation. (limited to 5 students only)Fly Fishing Northern New Mexico
Dec 15th and Mar. 24 5:00-6:30 @ The Reel Life
Cost: $25.00 (includes Fly Fishing N. New Mexico book)
This class offers a seasonal journey through the diverse fly fishing landscape of Northern New Mexico. Pattern selection, river overviews, and gear selection are just a few of the topics to be explored.
RSVP required. Just call the shop at 505-995-8114 to sign up!