San Juan

[Danny]

Took a suicide trip to the Juan over the past few days. (Left Wed. after work, fished Thurs, Friday, Drove back Fri. Evening)

My first time there. It was a great experience. There is an obscene number of huge bows in that river. I though everyone was probably exaggerating when they told me about the river. They really were not. Thursday was slow, but consistent. Hooked up with a reasonable number of large fish, but had to work for them. They were taking tiny (#24) red midges.

Friday was unbelievable. Early morning hooked up with a fish every 5-10 casts on a #24 Yongs Special. Then about 10 someone hit the switch and the hatch was on. The water was boiling. Took way more bows with a tiny parachute adams then I even cared to count.

Friday most of the fish were smallish (10-14 inches) with one huge bow thrown in for variety.

Worth the trip if you can make it.

[walksinwater]

Those are the kind of days that make you smile all day long, and other people are wondering whats up with you.

[Adam H]

I have fished that river several times, and love it. there are some BIG bows in that water. last time I had the best luck with a #32 serendipity. they were a bugger to tie, and i have only seen hooks that small at the san juan flyshops. but what a good time it was landing some of the san juan hogs on such a small fly.

[Trowdy]

Sounds like good fun. I will acutally be moving to Texas in August, Lubbock specifically, to finish up grad school. Anyone know roughly how long the travel time might be from Lubbock to a fishable part of the San Juan? For that matter, I'd much appreciate any other information on potential fish on a fly near Lubbock, TX -- warm water included. Thanks in advance.

TJR