According to Merriam-Webster, a conclave is defined as either “a private or secret meeting,” or “an assembly or gathering.” Neither secret nor private, New Mexico Trout’s annual fly-fishing conclave ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.