Like Golf? Like FlyFishing? Well, the new improvements on the San Juan River have mixed the two – figuratively, not literally…you won’t be ducking golf balls, but you will be moving from one hole to another like a Nicholas designed golf course.
As far as par for the course goes, expect to land [...]
Continue Reading →One of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in the nation was created below Navajo Dam when it was completed in l962. On this section of the San Juan River, anglers can consistently catch trout from 15 to 19 inches and larger. The well-nourished fish, mostly rainbows, grow 6 inches a year and weigh [...]
Continue Reading →Well, winter has finally made it’s way to the San Juan. After enjoying an unusually long warm spell the temperatures have dropped and winter fishing is in full swing on the San Juan River below Navajo Dam.
I identify winter fishing with a few different factors such as; temperature, areas and types of [...]
This is the first article in a 3-part series, covering the San Juan River. It is not a comprehensive look, but rather a series meant for those first-timers who hit the water sight unseen and flyfishers looking to try something different.
Location: Upper mile of the San Juan River directly below Navajo Dam.
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The Colorado Dept of Wildlife recently stocked rainbow trout averaging 14 inches, native brown trout are spawning and the salmon are running - now is the time to wet a line at Vallecito Lake!
Trout and Salmon are responding very well to a variety of flies, which you can pick up at DOC’S MARINA [...]
Continue Reading →On the first day of the annual Flying Mako Tournament, our team (Project Healing Waters) encountered makos and a bit of adversity. The pictured mako was the first of the day, a 100-point bonus, estimated at 150 lbs - landed by Lou Galvan of Galvan [...]
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We put our money where our mouth (or heart) is…supporting organizations that protect, conserve and reestablish watersheds, so that generations to come can enjoy the sport we love.
The following is an article about cutthroat by Durango’s own Paul Shepard:
Consider the fate of a fragile species September 27, 2009 The Durango Herald By Paul [...]
Continue Reading →Leroy (from Houston, TX) battles a 21-inch/5lb-er in Texas Hole for 26-minutes:
Upon landing the fish, he joined our 20/20 club – Congrats Leroy!
