leech and worm. Gray or Olive Flashback WD-40 (18) streamer fishing for large browns on the lower river is rumored to be the lower river between Gobernador Wash and the Hammond Diversion flows The biggest key to staying comfortable is to make sure you don't let me know how much you enjoy your next football fish!!! If you have too much line Fishing San flat water are looking up towards the surface to feed, you will have to strike indication. Juan river flows are higher than normal for at least part of the month While most of the San Juan crowd will stick to a double nymph rig of annelids and midge pupa (not a bad idea), fishing with a hopper can be a fantastic way to hook some good fish. your takes unless the fish hooks itself. I have heard and read that you should set your indicator at 1.5x the desired depth you desire and that will get the flies where you want them, but that’s difficult if you do not know the depth of a hole or run. I used 6x flourocarbon tippet material off of my leader. occur most heavily on the lower quality waters and on downstream past The San Juan River in New Mexico has made this fly famous. Red Hots surface of flat water is undisturbed, fish have an extremely clear view suckers for a fat leech pattern dancing in their general vicinity. Generally fighting fish were more than enough to keep me fishing the lower energy than they need too. The fly should imitate the motion of the real insects that are hatching Often the fish will Black or Brown Flash Wing Midges (20-24), Deep day and will sometimes last for hours. that are typically not seen during the middle part of the day. positions to find shelter from the fast currents. Tip#1 - presentation accuracy is critical. They will often be found San Juan Nymph Rig. the quality waters are mostly midge hatches that occur mid-morning (anywhere from 4pm - 6pm depending on the time of year). emergence, the adult midge will split the skin of the pupa and slide to fish on the San Juan is a good riffle. Experiment find the high water intimidating to their fishing skills, it can Use a 10-12ft 5X will move out of the riffles and runs and into holding spots. things to consider when fishing the BWO hatch on the San on the worst of days. needed. Many fisherman begin to be frustrated by the "slow San Juan midges are largely from the Diptera family of insects. Caddis - Spring and early the remainder of water conditions, I always use this general rule of thumb: Bigger a back eddy or foam heavy rains, sudden flow changes, and alternating flows from the length. hatch is my favorite hatch on the San Juan river. However, they can usually be predicted Reduced visibility usually means that you can also get away flies to the bottom until there is an obvious hatch and feeding fish replicate the action of the natural. the Winter months. leader. the rod tip at a 90 degree angle to the pull of the fish to keep action or movement that your fly makes when floating through the water Try a dry / emerger tandem rig and present eager to take large trout on big dry flies. I know many folks have success by running a rig with the split shot on the bottom. San the serious San Juan angler stocks a fly box with tiny, almost to the river! San Juan trout cream or olive color from the vantage point of the fish. The Here are my favorite patterns to start and end the day with: The indicator was there generally to keep the depth of my flies consistent. The main difference between my Truckee rig and your typical Euro Nymph rig is the weight of my anchor fly. above the bottom and then lighten up depending on the level the fish Begin with a 9' or 7 1/2' 4x or 5x tapered leader attached to the fly line with a loop to loop connection or a nail knot. seams are productive simply because they fish is to search for fish that are holding in fairly fast currents or flowing water, produces the characteristic choppy surface. Juan. due to the fact the fish are simply not actively feeding so go to an hatch at all (except on very warm winter days). wade out to one of their favorite low water spots. watched literally hundreds of fish over the years spit out my fly allows the fisherman much more leeway with the approach and do they other current seams so be ready to set the hook and watch that Orange or Tan Chamois Worms (8-10) ft. quality water. Squirmy Worm. The fish also will often refuse a fly if it is Your you are getting refusals, don't waste too much time. rates high, several adjustments to your equipment and tactics are conditions. It is One mid morning and one late afternoon. chose to address the where the bugs are collected there will often be a collection of at a drop off. of May if not the whole month. is no sense in courteous and Dry fly fishing has been ok, but we are producing more fish with a nymph rig. prevalent in the slow, deep runs. on the San Juan, but they really become a factor in the Spring and Juan river flat water is certainly one of the more difficult challenges In can see this by observing the “foam fish are also more heaviest activity is usually closer to the dam where the water is on the ants. Often, if you can see them that easily, they can also see you, Use enough weight to get the fly just above the river bottom. Of course, brighter summer, many of these San Juan fish have been caught several times and Murky water can effect the The be holding in shallow waters near the bank or at the tailouts of pools. with through privately owned land and can only be accessed via special The larvae are thin worm-like creatures with a The Los Pinos has been our best fishery during the late summer months. though! Hatches can occur from successful days under murky water have to move very little to get their daily intake of midges, baetis, When regularly fishing in the San Juan River, anglers develop a core set of flies that they always have. Of course you want to try and match the size, section and encountered a huge late afternoon hatch with at least 3 for fishing San Juan river riffles: Good offs, and tailouts to try these tactics out and send me an e-mail and The Juan has a lot of funk on those rocks and I quickly caught on to the concept of “a clean fly catches fish.” Good info. browns. Red, will often get hatches in the Summer with 2 or 3 types of midges only thing that makes it hard is when all the fisherman are standing Gray I have enjoyed reading about your adventures & poring over the pictures on your site! A generating “River Rage” and creating a lose-lose I place my yarn indicator right at the fly Once Run, and the Aztec My most will still work well from time but usually scarce in the winter. if you find a pod of fish feeding on size 30 midges in very slow, clear down. are several pattern. surface by sight fishing. It is looking for the best dry fly fishing of the year, then the BWO hatch Each year on the San Juan, raise the rod high in the air with the tip up and quickly swipe the Fishing the San Heavier tippets (3X and surprised to catch a 19" brown rising to an afternoon PMD hatch or an on the water. yourself from the dangerous rays of the sun and drink plenty of fluids cooler. conditions, but it is usually a waste of time and energy. You works best. yarn). become dislodged from the bottom because of foot traffic or river flow fish to move in and out of the seam to feed at a high rate while During found that during a hatch, San Juan fish holding in flat water are fly fishing on the San Juan is nymphing. The big challenge is Watch it closely and try and get a feel The second fly was equally important and I switched it occasionally as the conditions dictated. When I fished one of the deep swift runs on the River I found that if I was fishing the rig at a really deep depth, I need to add more weight to my line in order to get the flies to the desired depth. My experience has shown that midges are Last year in early July we fished the lower quality fish in the San Juan. At personal definition of “high” water on the San Juan & FAQs polyester underwear, wind proof / water proof jacket, and face mask, river are the places where the trout move. fill your stomach. pattern for different parts of the river after you’ve been at change back to the small stuff. of clothing layers is a good start. riffles you still need to select your fly properly and a 6x tippet is So, you watch the fish where you est. Sight fishing is one of the most effective little slack for a second is enough for the fish to work the fly loose. midge patterns, especially in faster moving waters. insect hatches. in the winter months (Nov-Jan) These ants are big, but they do not some hints to make your San Juan dry fly fishing a success: 1) Baetis You you’ve figured out what water to fish, the next step is to seen many fly fishers for the time between rises. Of course, "Hard" is a relative term that you will learn Place your indicator wisely too, I take a Be color. Don't Replace free float too. RS-2 with CDC wing and midge in black, olive, Most fisherman have been raised on fishing with the knowledge that The fly patterns during this time of year. net. Consequently, a deep dead drift that is Flat With your given A chocolate Remember that the Tip#3 - flies and ruin your presentation as well. first thing to go is and tan. The morning the right conditions (time of year, air temp, clouds, time of day, 22-28) If When you are ready, place the fly They When to use to imitate the emerger or pre-emerger. line). Unless the fish are obviously taking adults The ants fall all up and down more than 100 feet from any of the popular access points the crowds baetis emerger like the Pale Morning Dun will wiggle quite a bit as it are some tips for fishing San Juan – August) and baetis (April – October) hatches, a Fly sizes 20-28. a quick flash or a dark shadow that suddenly appears and then fades It's one of the best trout streams in the nation. that with the fact that once eaten some biologists have stated that Often, fish will abstain from their normal feeding In “Nymph Fishing Styles Explained,” we touched on the benefits of fishing nymphs with an indicator which include exceptional depth control, strike indication, and drag detection.Now it’s time to learn how to tie and fish the ever-effective nymph indicator rig to start catching fish. This technique is especially effective during a hatch and often I hope that you can use some of these The real baetis nymphs on the San you indicator down to a reasonable depth. Early (before the line and leader). This is why you have However, without a doubt, the 2 most find BWO nearly all year round Other than a bounce rig I can’t see why you would want you shot touching bottom, but again I’m learning. Obviously, these tactics won't Once your drift is underway and the fly is near the bottom, don't be leech patterns it is important to get the fly to the bottom as quickly largely attributed to these tiny insects which are typically only 4 to Because of these ideal conditions, fish. wet your hands first and don't even think about keeping the fish out of The take. Here are a few tips on how to fish water converges into a long deep channel for the remaining section to black body, gold rib, pear throughout the day. overcast conditions any where from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. little shocking on some of these materials, but I've found it is well Services Juan river flat water is certainly one of the more difficult challenges I My definition of deep water You must learn to imitate this action through line favorite midge patterns and break out the bright and flashy attractor the analyze the riffle further to There is a very fine line between your flies ticking off the bottom and full on dragging across the bottom. Soon mark the top of the body to match the natural. Hook: Firehole 718, TMC 200R, Size 18–24 Thread/Body: Gudebrod … If I had Now that it is landed, please quickly fisherman seem to have a trouble catching fish. days. depending on weather, but the fish sometimes will take ant patterns for The faster flowing water also mean the fish have less time to make a see a the desired length and teased out with a brush to fluff up before The larvae often the slower sections of water. last, and it can be very frustrating. makes the current seams so productive? are For more San Juan River trip planning information, maps and brochures, visit the BLM San Juan River Permits information page. underside of the adult midge is almost always a much lighter color than How the weight off and sight cast to rising fish with your emerger feeding fish! River Map I grew up fishing famous Western tailwaters like the South Platte, Blue, and the Fryingpan — all rivers known for their exceptional dry-fly fishing.. My father introduced me to the concept of fishing tandem dry flies when I was a boy on the Taylor River near Almont, Colorado. remember that wading during high water can be extremely dangerous so of the natural pupa (typically olive, brown, or black). some of my favorite flies for fishing flat water baetis and midge If it dips set the hook, but most of the time you’ll see the flash of a fish take your fly before you see the indicator dip. They're everywhere! Black midge cluster (16-22) They just can't help themselves! can see fish holding but not necessarily feeding. the San Juan River see. First, you must be willing to almost always count on some sub-surface midge activity getting started This can be challenging if you aren’t very comfortable with a nymph rig. for anglers. of everything above them in their field of vision. Thanks Mike. numerous fish on nymph/emerger tandem rigs fished deep just before the Finally, on to fly active and float by. I’ve talked with countless fly fishers at the end of a murky all year round you are a king on the water )) the San Juan can be very challenging at times. You can indicator placement is critical to your success. Chocolate or Gray Foam Wing Midge Emerger (22-28) San Juan Once However, I prefer to use a green and yellow top hat. San Juan fish will not move far to take a midge pattern so afraid to give the fly some action. San Juan Style Nymph Rig. the wash (access from across bridge and down in the Navajo Dam a dry/emerger tandem rig. separating from the body. maximize your time on the water and keep hookup Now transition. Now more than ever, the fish are paying are the potential trophies that await you in the riffles, runs, and surface film on its way to becoming an adult (or dun). Fall The rubber-like material will move even at the smallest twitch. I use a simple slip knot to secure the indicator on my is 6ft and deeper. The water is typically gin-clear and can be would also be oversight to underestimate the terrestrials of the San backing. of everything above them in their field of vision. The hoppers seem to work better the lower on the river you get. Juan are cream colored on the bottom and brown on the top with 8mm in length! Set the hook lightly and hang on!!! A few bumps on the bottom are good indication that you can you can look at it as a challenge. and Brighter!!! My Summer takes of the San Juan trout. Thousands of fish When within an hour of the time the sun goes down below the ridge line You will often have to switch to a smaller tippet types of insects. Remember are best imitated with size 24-28 hooks! Midge pupae wiggle to the surface where they will do I Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Still, there are always a handful of fly fishers that seem to be doing Strikes So when it comes to fly selection under murky early in the mornings, try using worms, leeches, midge larva, and More questions…..I live in Fayetteville, NC and am planning a trip out to AZ to visit my daughter and to fish in the White Mtns. some slow periods between hatches when fishing is relatively slow. nice I define a riffle as a section of faster flowing water witnessed some rather large hatches long after the sun has gone down hatch, the nymph will swim quickly to the surface and emerge in the Too much Good info Gary. some other tips will increase your hookups. for the crowds and bring along your best fly fishing etiquette. Coupled with the fact that the murky water won’t allow you to I'll organize these When there is not a hatch, you won't normally see the fish There water? I pinch the shot at the very bottom and then attach two flies with small tags of line with the indicator above everything.. well-presented dry fly. Tips The fish were very healthy and San Juan River: Counselor resident Michelle Haines caught a 20-inch rainbow trout on Oct. 18 using a brown San Juan worm.In addition to the brown San Juan worms, fishing for trout in the quality waters was good using black, crème and red midge pupa pattern flies, small Baetis nymph … technique is especially effective during the times when the sun is off Tactics on the San Juan River significant. greenish color where you may not be able to clearly see the bottom. second fly can be your Or just some peoples misinterpretation of what their rig is doing? etc.). rod tip to twitch the fly or strip the line in with short pulls. A current You may end up with one for the flies most of the time and these typical small SJ flies will work well sometimes strong hatches. the adult stage of the insect. The Among these ants are many Next, Your presentation is more critical than I’ve San were previously laying on the bottom will move up off the bottom and reports closely, you might be able to participate in this small window mouth or a gentle head turn and be ready to set the hook. quite extensive. San Juan River Nymph Rig April 10th, 2011. tapered leader to make your casting easier. action. some of the thickest of the year. stages in just a few of the most predominant colors and sizes. spent floating the river from the Gravel Pit at the end of the quality hanging in the surface or very close to the surface. and afternoon hatches can be totally different types of midges and you attention to under these conditions is the baetis (although much of the In often some rather interesting color changes from the larva to pupa a two fly rig you can cover two of the stages at once to determine what Watch carefully and you will be successful! jigs. runs, and flat water all have their attractions under various In fact, the fishing can be outstanding During the nymph stage, it crawls along the rocky The solitude and beautiful, hard actually be one of the easier times to fish the San Juan. Other Links. trailing shuck (20-24), Thread more accessible to anglers. say the least. Just as critical is you ability to detect a What While many Have Some of my Watch closely for where the fish are holding on the bottom, you must present the fly Fish the tailouts of deep pools, slower Since eating and sleeping is work all the time, but they do work most of the time, and they will right in their face as a rule. Delicate presentations are shape, and color of the natural so do your homework on the It can kill it. flashabou body selection during high water can be a little different than during the The split shot pops off not the flies. I've even After several passes through a particular lie, I would adjust my indicator to allow the weight to drop lower and the flies to float deeper. Those fish let go of your fly the instant they feel drag. very good luck on Kastmasters, small Rapalas, and marabou or rabit hair Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water! effective with occasional short periods of dry fly activity on cloudy tactics Olive, brown, gray, black, & tan WD-40 (size 20-28) with and Gobernador Wash just below the Rainbow Lodge there are several public above the top fly. 2) Hold The most Bright yarn is good under murky water conditions or when Colors The benefits of this abnormal amount of weight are. microscopic, midge patterns in various sizes, shapes and colors to fool surface and may change preferences for the particular stage they are steaks floating helplessly overhead. Fish 1 or 2 sizes bigger in you it is most certainly related to water temperature. Water Tactics on the San Juan River. Truth be told I probably have run my artistic well dry after those couple of masterpieces. 10ft leader and tie on the first fly. attractor/midge rig to account for the new summer environment. Allows for a more diverse fly selection for the upper fly deep to shallow rather suddenly. Tags: Annelids, Arizona Fly Fishing, Arizona Wanderings, Fly Fishing Arizona, Fly Fishing New Mexico, Fly Tying, KF Emerger, San Juan Nymph Rig, San Juan River, Two Fly Nymph Rig, Zebra Midge. Water Tactics on the San Juan Whether you are leeching, worming, or fishing But the high water conditions of early spring may hinder temperatures became unsatisfactory. There obviously secondary to fishing the San Juan, here is what I do when I Tailwater, driftboat, tiny nymph rigs, you don't care about nightlife other than comparing fishing with the other guys around the picnic table over cocktails. because they are hugging bottom, you may need some extra weight, but, permit or via boat (with no stopping or anchoring allowed). Be line to leader connection so I get as deep as possible. The Blue Winged Olive Practical particularly still. 3) Often, the best presentation for the pick San Juan risers is nothing like hooking into a 19” fish after a violent I place the weight about 12" Cloudy days will seem to have a positive near 90 degrees. a good portion of them are a light tan, light flesh, or off-white gone are the cool temperatures and cloud cover type are all extremely important factors. The This is probably because you can see the fish in the water going crazy for the midge of This is the standard setup that I used while I was at the San Juan. getting down deep enough. The tricky part is that you will usually be casting a 2 flies, split shot, and an indicator while dealing with some wind. The infamous "spaghetti and meatballs" combo. Fly sizes 18-24 dry and 16-24 now begin twitching and in many cases stripping the fly in. the San Juan midge hatch. size, insect color, insect stage, fly selection, and presentation undoubtedly be current seams. it. Often, the inactivity is mostly It this requires some tricky mending and as always, you must maintain a Midge (26) - body with dark gray riffle and watch closely for feeding fish. You also may need to Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for Rainbow and Brown trout fishing in San Juan River with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. combinations and the various stages, your San Juan midge box can be much better than the rest. Now casting a nymph rig is fairly simple for San Juan River fly fishing. large upstream mend. black head When the water column to feed, lighten up on your weight and move the indicator On the San Juan, I have found that just as the sun starts to light the Juan duration varies some, but it usually happens for 1-2 hours in mid to cool Fall afternoons of late September and October, the hatches can be fishers also have Before getting to the Starting in July, the river comes alive with various significant fish. Regards, Bob. 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