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New Mexico. Funny story:
I was casting a rainbow warrior nymph under a dry elk hair caddis and the nymph got stuck on the end of a log sticking out of the water. I was tugging on it trying to free it when a RGCT came out from under the log and seemed to notice the dry fly bouncing around just above the water surface as I was tugging on the rod. So I lowered it a bit so it wound bounce on the surface and the RGCT seemed even more interested. BUT, I thought: what am I going to do if this thing eats the fly, and my other fly is still stuck on the log? I won’t have a way to bring it to the net! Well, the trout did eat the fly and then for a couple seconds was dangling from my line still stuck to the log. Fortunately, its head shakes freed the nymph so I was able pull it up to the net. 
And suddenly I was one step closer to the western native trout challenge.

This makes 9 species in 5 states toward the Native Western Trout Challenge.

The Rio Grande cutthroat trout is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its distinctive red throat slashes. It inhabits cold, clear mountain streams and lakes. Typically reaching 10-18 inches in length and weighing up to 2 pounds, it primarily feeds on aquatic insects and small fish. This trout is known for its solitary behavior and preference for secluded habitats.

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