Found this site while looking for some info for fly fishing in New Mexico. Looks like a great site and really interested in the swaps. That sounds like a cool idea.
I grew up in Wyoming and really didn't start fly fishing until I left for college. Started when my dad gave me a fly rod blank for Christmas my first year of college. From that point I was hooked and began tying flies as well. I am by no means a great tyer, but I catch fish so they get the job done. The tree's and shrubs really find them delicious.
At any rate looking forward to all the great info here on the forums.