Comments on: Fly Fishing the San Juan River: Tips and Lessons Learned

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:09:36 +0000

In reply to Fisheads San Juan River Lodge. Thanks Chris. You have a great shop there and look forward to getting back over there. Have a good summer on the Juan. Ben

By: Fisheads San Juan River Lodge

Fisheads San Juan River Lodge — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:15:13 +0000

Ben, Thanks for visiting and the great post! Be sure to stop bye anytime. Chris San Juan River Fly Fishing Navajo Dam Lodging Back Cast Cafe

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:08:51 +0000

In reply to mike doughty. The San Juan was a fun river to fish. Lots of big hungry fish. I look forward to going back in the future. I've heard Abes is great place to stay. Thanks Mike. Ben

By: mike doughty

mike doughty — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:42:57 +0000

i cut my teeth on the juan in about 2000 when i was stationed in new mexico. i love that river and look forward to revisiting it. we used to stays at abe’s all the time.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:48:26 +0000

In reply to Rohan. Thanks Rohan. The fish get big and strong feeding in that cold current. Definitely something fun to experience. Thanks for the kind words. Ben

By: Rohan

Rohan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:44:10 +0000

Thanks Ben for the detailed trip post!
Really gives me an idea of what to expect if I ever make it up that way!

That Rainbow is a ripper!

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:14:28 +0000

In reply to Gary. Thanks Gary. It was all thanks to our fly tying nights and talking Juan tactics that made it a success. I did not get a chance to stop by Abes, but I've heard great things about it. The boot dryer is a great idea too, especially when the temps are dipping down below freezing. I did bring the jetboil and used it for coffee as well as heating up my venison stew. I really like that unit. Best of luck when you head out in June. Thanks again for the support. Ben

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:13:56 +0000

Hi Ben,
A very good article on fishing The Juan. It was like reading a book. As you know I like to stay at Abes. I like a warm bed. I like to plug in my boot dryer. There is nothing like putting on a warm dry pair of boots. I like to bring my camping stove on the river and have a cup of coffee while I am fishing. Did you use your jet boil on the river? I also enjoy a nice mountain house meal on the river. Fish Heads has a great breakfast. There lunches and dinners are also very nice. I will be there towards the end of June. I will only be throwing dry fly’s and large foam items. Tight lines, keep the fishing reports coming along with equipment reviews.

Gary

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:49:12 +0000

In reply to The River Damsel. The velcro was a last minute addition. One of my readers was worried (and rightfully so) that my high tech Altoid tins would end up falling and sinking to the bottom of the river. The velcro worked great because the stayed secure the whole time and I didn't have to worry about them falling out. Glad you liked the idea. Thanks. Ben

By: The River Damsel

The River Damsel — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:41:37 +0000

I have heard nothing except good things about the San Juan. Velcro on fly boxes…hmmm…I just might try that!