The Reel Life
526 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM Directions (opens in new tab)
The Reel Life offers guided fly fishing trips and classes in northern New Mexico's scenic waters including the Pecos River, Rio Grande, and Rio Chama.
Trips & services
Visit thereellife.com (opens in new tab)Guided trips
- WadeFishing on foot in the water.
- FloatFishing from a drift boat while a guide rows.
Where they guide:Pecos RiverRio ChamaRio GrandeBrazosJemezSanta Cruz Lake
Lessons & classes
- Casting lessonsCasting instruction.
- Fly tying classesTying instruction.
From the shop
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