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January 2024 by Greg
We had an excellent time. our guide was knowledgeable and extremely patient with my 6yo. Would recommend 10/10
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December 2023 by JA Basser
Nick H was great!! Learned a lot, and was tremendous fun! I wasn’t very lucky my wife caught them all.
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November 2023 by Long Duong
Great day with Ivan on the Chama River. It was my first time fly-fishing. Great rental eq and food. He was great teacher. We catch 70 plus fish.
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September 2023 by Iowacity Apts
This was a highlight of our trip. Our guide, EZ was amazing. He taught us the basics quickly and efficiently. We were catching fish right away for most of the day. The stream he picked was both beautiful and barren of people. I would highly recommend to anyone. Best of all when you are on a river all day it helps to be with someone that is both knowledgeable and extremely personable. He was both. Thank you for a great day of fly fishing. Sean and Casey
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September 2023 by Lisa Galassini
We had groups of 3, 4, and 9 anglers. We went two different locations over three days. Each day was extraordinary!! Also, our group had beginners to advanced…we all learned, had fun, and caught some really nice fish!!! We will go with Reel Life when in Santa Fe.The store had plenty of selection to outfit our beginners and those seasoned anglers!!!
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September 2023 by Dan Ham
Ok so I am usually very reluctant to give negative reviews. Most of the time I just let it go. I give lots of positive reviews when deserved.I stopped by High Desert Anglers a year ago and the guy behind the desk was rude and acted like I was a nuisance by coming in and asking for fishing advice. I blew it off thinking he just was having a bad day.Fast forward one year. Go back same guy (who I believe is the owner?) same attitude. I even bought about $40 worth of flies which I didn’t need just to patronize a local business which might put me in some fish with some local last minute info. Not!!!! Same rude doing me a favor attitude.So it was late so I just called Reel Life fly shop in SF. Guy was the total opposite, I’m not even spending any money with him at this point. Gave me tons of great local info with passion was very friendly. Went into the shop the next morning, talked to someone else. Equally helpful and gracious. Spent some bucks in appreciation. Reel Life for the win. They were awesome!!!
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August 2023 by Antonio Valente
"Easy" Eilseo Valdez was a great fly fishing guide (for my 1st time fishing) and my friend's 2nd time fishing. Easy was knowledgeable, prepared and considerate. He made the day a terrific success. Not only did we catch 7 fish, Eilseo made the entire day easy and fun for us. If you want an incredible experience and a chance to learn about this great sport and the beautiful Pecos River, you need to book a guided trip with The Reel Life and our new friend Eilseo "Easy" Valdez. Thanks for everything, Easy!
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August 2023 by Olivia Chavez
My wife, my uncle, and I had never been fly fishing so decided to book a tour. We heard many great things about EZ, so we figured we needed EZ in our life! Boy he did not disappoint. He was so kind and patient and helpful. EZ had many great tricks to show us we learned so much he is very knowledgeable in his trade and it shows.we highly recommend and please book with EZ he is amazing thanks again we really enjoyed our time. Rhonda,Olivia, and Sam
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July 2023 by Michael Evans
Fantastic Fly Shop and Guide service. The guys at The Reel Life were awesome! They were able to accommodate a last minute guided trip for my wife and I when we visited Santa Fe. Ruben, our guide was patient and fun to be with, and he got us into lots of fish. E-Z was our guy at the shop and he did great setting up our appointment and keeping in contact with us about getting our gear and where and when to meet. The shop has everything you need in case you didn’t bring your stuff (us) or forgot something at home. Absolutely will book with them again.
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July 2023 by Brian Garcia
Thank you Reel Life and our fishing guide Nick. My son and I learned a ton, we caught some rainbow trout on the beautiful Pecos River and most importantly made memories. Can’t wait to do it again!! TY Reel Life! ?
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June 2023 by Byron Middendorf
We had a phenomenal outing with Easy! Could not ask for a better guide and patient teacher! He knows his craft and, even more important, he is passionate about his love of nature and the streams in which he plies his trade. He was instrumental in giving us a day in the Jemez mountains that we will hold in our hearts forever! Thank you Easy!!!
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April 2023 by Katie
Wonderful experience here. Our guide Ivan had fantastic hospitality and helped make our experience enjoyable. He gave just the right amount of guidance to help us learn and have the best experience, without being too involved to where we could not enjoy it for ourselves for a little bit.The views of the locations were stunning and the communication from the time we booked our trip to the time we finished was great. We fished in Mid march and would absolutely recommend the guys here!
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April 2023 by Troy Bishop
This is an awesome fly shop. I got fitted for a new set of waders and boots and Miguel was very helpful and knowledgeable about what I needed. He got me sorted with a new setup SUPER fast. I mentioned a future fishing trip I have planned and he even suggested some fly patterns to tie. Good fly trying supply selection. Ivan was very helpful pointing out popular flies that I will need for the area waters. Large selection of Orvis, Simms, and Patagonia to get you geared up. Special orders are available and arrive FAST.
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April 2023 by Addi G
Dan Ortega took me to the bc VallesCaldera last year; I was happy to see he would be my guide on the RioGrande this year. He is a genuine gentleman, thoughtful to my needs (wading as a skinny old broad;) and a Great coach. He got me on the fish quickly, and helped me catch a number and variety of beautiful trout. He is a sweet guy; fun+funny -and of course, an excellent guide!
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October 2022 by James W.
Rarely do you find a store with such passionate people as The Real Life. Ivan is a master in teaching you, either a beginner or an expert, how to love this sport. The knowledge they have on where to catch fish is amazing. They know the exciting waters and fish of New Mexico. I have caught the bug (and already many fish) thanks to Ivan and his expert Guides.
