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Whether you’re making a short or a long trip to Taos, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler – you deserve a client-focused experience for your guiding dollar.
So if it’s a long trip, a short trip or just a day trip, there’s no need to bring all of your gear for a day or two on the water. Blue Yonder will equip you with everything you need from rod and reel to waders to flies – and unlike other guide services, all equipment and terminal tackle (flies, leader and tippet) is included in the guiding fee.
With Blue Yonder the time you pay for is time on the water – travel time is not considered in the trip time. It's on us!
Guiding Philosophy
Your leisure time is precious. You’re coming to Taos for an escape. Blue Yonder’s guiding philosophy is to give you, the client, what you’re looking for. Our guided trips are geared toward our client’s needs and desires – it’s that simple.
Whether you're looking for a day of instruction or hardcore fishing or just a nice relaxing day in a beautiful setting, you deserve value and a rewarding fly-fishing experience. Blue Yonder's knowledgeable and patient guides impart a laidback, down-to-earth style and are committed to your fun and satisfaction. Blue Yonder is your guide to discovering the magic that is fly fishing in northern New Mexico.
Blue Yonder believes strongly in and strictly adheres to the conservation philosophy of catch and release of all wild fish.
Beginners
New to fly fishing? You won't find a more beginner-friendly guiding operation than Blue Yonder, or a better opportunity to learn to fly fish without the expense of renting or buying equipment.
We love to teach! Blue Yonder takes great pride in teaching the art of fly fishing from knots to casting to reading the water to bugs and fly selection and of course, the all-important drag-free drift. If a patient, relaxed approach to fly-fishing instruction focused on fun and discovery is what you’re looking for, then Blue Yonder is the guide service for you.
Experienced Anglers
Looking to improve your casting technique? Perhaps you'd like to broaden your knowledge of stream entomology? Maybe you're a big-river angler who desires to sharpen your Rocky Mountain small-stream tactics?
Blue Yonder offers you the extensive experience and top-notch expertise to make your fly-fishing experience in northern New Mexico one to remember. The emphasis is on matching the fishing with the type of experience you’re looking for to ensure a pleasant and fulfilling day on the water.
Casting Lessons
Expert casting lessons are available for up to three people for $30.00 an hour.
Grab a couple of friends and cut your costs! Call (575) 779 – 9002 for an appointment.
Deposits / Cancellations
We make booking a trip easy and hassle free!
No deposit is required.
No advance notice is required-- although 24--48 hours is advantageous, if a guide is available you're going fishing.... it's that easy.
Our cancellation policy is simple. We don’t have one. We just ask for the courtesy (if possible) of at least 24 – 48 hours notice, so that another trip may be booked.
Rates
Our guided trips include: Rod(s) and Reel(s), Hip waders, and all terminal tackle (flies, leader and tippet) needed for your day on the water. No equipment needed! All you need is your fishing license, easily obtained in the Taos area. A one day N.M. fishing license is : $22.00 and a five day license is $34.00.
Half-Day – One angler — $200.00
Two anglers --- $ 225.00
Three anglers --- $ 250.00
Half Days are 3-4 hours of fishing /instruction with beverages/water and snacks provided.
Full-Day -- One angler --- $ 280.00
Two anglers --- $ 325.00
Three anglers --- $ 370.00
Full Days are 6-8 hours of fishing / instruction with lunch, beverages and water provided.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. We’re happy to accommodate.
Blue Yonder is proud to provide Sage rods , Ross reels and Hodgman waders!
Rates do not include: N.M. fishing license (required), sales tax or gratuities.
Destinations are chosen in collaboration with the client with the goal of providing an optimum fly-fishing experience based on current water conditions and what the client is looking for.
Don't forget to bring:
- Hat with a wide brim or visor
- Sunscreen—at least 40spf is recommended as the sun is intense at high-altitude.
- Polarized sunglasses for UV and hook protection and maximum visibility into the water.
- Warm layers and a good rain jacket. The weather is very unpredictable in the mountains.
- Warm socks and warm comfortable pants with belt loops to accommodate hip waders.
- Change of clothing in case you get wet. Hey- it happens!
Remember: ” It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.”