I was having coffee with a group of guys and one gentlemen mentioned he had a friend that fished the ranch last year.

After a brief conversation with Ken, here's what Ken had to say in an email to our friend Pat:

"They say this is world-class fresh-water trout fly fishing, and I can see why. We were at 10,000 + feet on the 5,000 acre Brazos River Ranch, with 2 miles of private access to the Brazos river. The weather was perfect, clear water, good flow and minimal wind. I was the only one on the river. There were numerous riffles, pools, turns and grass overhangs- long casting which made it fun- meadow flatlands with no bushes or trees obstructing casts. The smallest fish I am holding is in fact a very large-size for a Brook trout (wild - native to the river). The others are Rainbows. The guide is holding several I caught. There were many catches we did not take photos of - seemed a little redundant. The cabins were built by the ranch owner. We carried our bedrolls with us- the cabins had a bed with no coverings, but it was very comfortable- small heaters. It got to 30 degrees at night. Pat, you may know the ranch owners- they're from Las Vegas NM . Great way to spend a couple of days. Look forward to doing it again next year..." Ken


Ken was guided by Taos Fly Shop, Taylor and Nick Streit in late Aug. 2009.

Thanks to Taylor and Nick Streit Taos Fly Shop