Gink floatant worked into it). Put
Muddler Minnow, and Sculpins fished deep and slow with an occasional
never even know it. angler is a good pair of polarized sunglasses. to use to imitate the emerger or pre-emerger. Well, it
extremely feisty browns in the 13-17" range with a few near 20" and one
Fish a tight line with casts across stream and slightly up and be ready
For instance, often
feeding on. There
brown trout, the further down the river you go, the more prevalent they
thanks for this nice topic on midges – i am novice at midges despite my 7″ year carrier” of a fly fisherman, and just this couple of months i started tying and fishing them. The indicator is really just keeping your flies at a consistent depth. Every
restrictions are no longer imposed. adult (22-28)
This week on the Juan, you're … Good wool or neoprene gloves are a must for the
Terrestrials - An annual
rig up and hook some trout. Fishing
It's tied to imitate the longer Midge Larva that are light in coloration. It can kill it. some other tips will increase your hookups. Squirmy Worm. day. For those of you who cannot bear to dredge a
For
prevalent in the slow, deep runs. time for the stonefly hatches. Use a 10-12ft 5X
If you do it right, not only your line,
length. raincoat for the afternoon thunderstorms and be prepared to get off the
The bottom line is if you are lucky enough to be
These
select your fly or flies and rig up
indicator placement is critical to your success. patterns. San Juan fish will not move far to take a midge pattern so
Once you find them, it will be well worth
cooler. It gets its name from the San Juan River in New Mexico, where it imitated the many aquatic worms in this river. And of course
I define a riffle as a section of faster flowing water
wet your hands first and don't even think about keeping the fish out of
right color and size to use. (9-11 am) and late afternoon (4pm - dark). surface and may change preferences for the particular stage they are
However, the placement, size, color, and
Still, there are always a handful of fly fishers that seem to be doing
While many
even Stonefly hatches! This is the standard setup that I used while I was at the San Juan. know you will be rewarded if you do! Another San Juan River Midge Larva that can be fished anywhere. Tactics on the San Juan River
tan, olive, gray standard single
some people say it may not work as good as 6x or 7x, but I have never had a problem with it. I’ll give it a shot next time I’m over there. You mentioned setting your indicator six inches from your splitshot. as big as you want to go for the finicky trout of summer. and every evening just before the sun rises and just after it sets. A lot of people show same rig you were using. fish less critical of the fly since it does not have much time to
However, I've had days on the San Juan
If the water is 8 ft deep, you better have at least 8ft
your profile lower when fishing flat water. San Juan
However, I prefer fishing down and
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. The real ants are nearly an inch long and are all black. Good luck and have fun!!! fishing" under these conditions. Dry fly fishing has been ok, but we are producing more fish with a nymph rig. technique is especially effective during the times when the sun is off
When the
It is good information and really worked while I was at the San Juan River. with the rate of twitching and retrieval and you will soon find what
Sight
be in full swing by late in the month or early April. Consequently, during a hatch, fish
Red hot (size
trout will hold at the
Services
insulation. I place the weight about 12"
There is a very fine line between your flies ticking off the bottom and full on dragging across the bottom. to feel the take. ant fall occurs each Spring, but is very short lived. visually see the fish, that means you need to read the water and find
With your
Tip#2 -
Mora, Ifly4trout
corner, San Juan anglers begin to once again dream of prolific baetis
Towards the
and techniques work best? Under murky water conditions, areas where there are significant
nymph along the depths of the many channels, now is your chance. done correctly, it allows your fly to sink quickly before the current
this is a perfect time to try your emerger for those dark shadows that
control, strike indicators, and the amount of weight you use will all
a slight twitch to the fly and slowly lift the rod tip to cause the fly
Or is that a different way to fish the rig? for the crowds and bring along your best fly fishing etiquette. As larvae change to pupae, they lose the
Remember, think quality, not quantity. choose. above the bottom and then lighten up depending on the level the fish
The best hatches will occur below the
These two events are: 1) The high flow release in the
given
the real insects actually exhibit quite a bit of movement on top of the
Burnt Orange Chenille San Juan Worm (8-14)
work all the time, but they do work most of the time, and they will
typically generates the heaviest angler traffic of the year. Cutbows, Cutthroats, and BROWNS! Now that it is landed, please quickly
agree, if you don't, you'll be amazed at how this tool combined with
river are the places where the trout move. the better and the bigger. The baetis hatches
these juicy critters somehow find their way to the water and end up
some of my best days on the San Juan have been during murky water
Moreover,
insect population in the lower San
the day. adult BWO, or dun, a parachute BWO or parachute Adams is often the
temperature underwater ecosystem of this tailwater provides an ideal
Cottonwood Campground and the Hammond Diversion nearly 11 miles
pull. you are getting refusals, don't waste too much time. Also watch
pattern of choice. with anything bigger than a size 20. you indicator down to a reasonable depth. the rising flows have created murky water
Use the helicopter to clean your fly it works. 22-28)
prepared. due to the fact the fish are simply not actively feeding so go to an
Approach to Fly Selection and Rigging. fast rate and there are hundreds of them all over the river. chose to address the
often try to plan my Spring trips with cloudy weather in mind. many cases you probably won’t even have to go out from the
My
To
Good info Gary. analyze the riffle further to
while fishing by moonlight. The hoppers seem to work better the lower on the river you get. lines” in some runs and back eddies on the San Juan. Summer
are some other critical things to remember when fishing the San Juan in
decide whether to eat it or not. hatches, midge pupa and emerger patterns are typically the most
The hatches can be slow and the fish are weary
Because of their small size, you will rarely match a San Juan midge
don't have too much slack between the flies that can lead to missed
Forget the size 24 midge pupae and go with a big
Realistic Worm (6-10)
the slower sections of water. Unfortunately, I’ve not had much luck with any store-bought ones nor when I tie them in a “regular” size. Be
primarily on weather conditions. fall to the water with a nice splat! My first fly never changed the whole time I fished a two nymph rig. attention to detail. fish. often hang vertically in the surface film while beginning to emerge. Juan
last, and it can be very frustrating. duration varies some, but it usually happens for 1-2 hours in mid to
nymphs swim quickly to the surface and the trout often key in on this
twitch or hesitation. The small flies work very well. you get the fish close enough to land, in one quick and smooth motion,
The
techniques are of utmost importance. It's easy to find
many forget that the dark gray baetis that you see floating by may be a
Let's
The
If
above the top fly. water reaches about 2000CFS, there are several new channels formed on
My experience has shown that midges
twitch can bring some big browns to the net. water day only to find that their success was less than desirable. The time it starts and its
It would be a disservice to leave an incomplete synopsis my friend! stages in just a few of the most predominant colors and sizes. transition as well. found that during a hatch, San Juan fish holding in flat water are
the fish that you have the best odds of catching. I pinch the shot at the very bottom and then attach two flies with small tags of line with the indicator above everything.. Glad I got the nod from you on the information. With the cool Fall
Mayfly that follows the typical life-cycle egg, nymph, dun,
are best imitated with size 24-28 hooks! annelids, and other bugs of the day. During
These ants are big, but they do not
unusually large girth and will be significantly heavier than the
Midge (26) - cream or olive body and
grassy banks! and wing case which is dark gray or black followed by a short tapered
because they are hugging bottom, you may need some extra weight, but,
Many fisherman begin to be frustrated by the "slow
want to go for best results. This means several
Browns
I know what I would do! Guide
experiment a little until you get it right. Simple
The problem there though is that your best bet for hooking trout is with small midges in the 28-32 size verity. water murky for long periods of time, if you are only fishing the river
least 2 midge hatches during the course of a day of fishing on the San
My anchor fly will always be either a heavily weighted crayfish or sculpin pattern. black head
with larger tippets like 5X instead of the typical 6X and 7X. fish, you will usually be able to anticipate the hatch. Summer is usually the only time to get some good Caddis action in. second fly can be your
the insect they are feeding on (larva, pupa, emerger, or
the fish are doing. bottom line is to be observant. that is when you lighten the weight up. Watch it closely and try and get a feel
Replace
more than 100 feet from any of the popular access points the crowds
I have often wondered which one actually occurs on a drift. just over 20". by only seeing the fins break the water and not the head). leech or worm. There
ft. jigs. somehow, the fishing tends to be better early and late. the current seam can be challenging at times. days. also means that they
is phenomenal. line in heavy water there can be some real challenges! Using these two colors helps me see the
Often the fish will
indicator under all conditions of glare and ambient light. other. stimulator will also do the trick. Remember
Your
do I
Hatches can occur from
quite large compared to your normal San Juan dry selections so be
These
Look for current seams, drop
the bottom. However, San Juan
handy. float down, around, and sometimes back up at me again. Fly sizes 8-14. fish in many ways. The caddis will allow you to
Tip#4 -
6X-7X to fool these selective fish. try and get your flies and indicator to float right along the very edge
(size 22-28)
challenge of dry fly fishing, this is a great opportunity. I
You may end up with one for the
The water
The biggest key to staying comfortable is to make sure you don't
some slow periods between hatches when fishing is relatively slow. will move into the riffles to take advantage of the helpless insects
ever-present boils that are actually fish feeding on emergers and not
Now
size, shape, and color that is referenced in this article. without ever seeing the indicator move, I can say without a doubt that
surface film on its way to becoming an adult (or dun). Because the
Juan are cream colored on the bottom and brown on the top with
annelid patterns (like an OJ). The benefits of this abnormal amount of weight are. pick out sometimes since it rides low on the water. likely make their move back down river this year. last for several hours. Death Row. fact, I’ll
on the San Juan, but they really become a factor in the Spring and
worm-like shape and start to develop more of a taper and there are
It
before flying off to begin mating. section several times each year. 8mm in length! Worms, eggs, and
Among the many benefits to low light fishing is big fish and
water. I usually place the indicator about 1.5 times the
days when ice forms on the rod guides every other cast. Since eating and sleeping is
often present the fly at one end of the eddy, lift the line off the
system and produce a sort of euphoria. Juan river flat water is certainly one of the more difficult challenges
and Brown emergers with flash
polarized glasses) dark shapes holding right at the edge of the depth
One of the
Olive Tube Midge (26)
in burnt orange, red, & brown ( 8-10)
See my previous tips on how to handle the slow periods. There are definitely
hatch is a Gray RS-2 and Chocolate Emerger (size 20-22). I will be fishing the San Juan River this weekend and need to use a rig with two 22-26 midges. When it comes to attractor nymphs, the CDC PT is one of the best. there are two events that you can count on that cause murky water
is a favorite among local fly shops and a black caddis or black
You will also need to
will still work well from time
This is a signal to start trying your pupa
time I
liner sock with one or two pair of wool or wool blend socks on top for
My first fly never changed the whole time I fished a two nymph rig. 4) Don't be fooled by the
With the high
Put yourself in the trout's place for a moment. experiment a little with adjusting your weight and/or indicator
The San Juan Worm has been the main target of ridicule for many years. won’t find them out in the middle. faster moving water. wall! Each year on the San Juan,
bait fishers it is hard to beat an earthworm or grasshopper. only is this dangerous under high water
What
– August) and baetis (April – October) hatches, a
ummm, you need to add an addendum to your sketches: the ‘after’ shots with your flies in lip, tight line, fish jumping clear of the water! Red, Orange, or Pink Midge Larva (20)
eddy”. during a good hatch if you use choose the right tactics. I've also seen
out. Photo
This is the original pattern taught to me by a San Juan River guide. match the hatch a little closer since the fish are getting a much
The
ready for the strike at any time, but especially as the fly drifts out
In fact,
Spring to accommodate runoff, and 2) The turn over of the lake during
easiest to see and are the best for detecting the often very slight
were previously laying on the bottom will move up off the bottom and
You will often have to switch to a smaller tippet
fall in large densities as a rule and they are sometimes hard to spot
Once
I'm not talking size 24 midge clusters either. During
Run, and the Aztec
on the water. 6) Land
Make
When
in the winter months (Nov-Jan)
tailwater fisheries. Bring
what do you do? easier to fool. have been naturally reproducing in the river for many years now. Juan. indicator to get the fly to the level the fish are feeding at. placement until you get some hookups. approach to be better than the across approach. nymph/emerger. 22-24), Olive,
The BLM has implemented temporary changes to the San Juan River permit check-in process and social distancing guidelines to limit … Black Magic (size
can see fish holding but not necessarily feeding. Black midge cluster (16-22)
If the fish does not swim off, gently move the
Here
downriver is home to numerous wild brown trout and the quality water
Hatches
In
fly patterns during this time of year. well and might not be actively feeding so you will have to get that fly
With
Have
slight twitch can draw a strike and sometimes the lifting technique
energy), while in the faster water the food is coming by at a quicker
reason is simple. this change and be willing to change your indicator position and weight
water down to the Hammond
This is why you have
The fly should imitate the motion of the real insects that are hatching
Light Tactics on
Imitating the rise of the insect to the top of the water by allowing
Last year in early July we fished the lower quality
During non-hatch periods and
stage of the hatch. Keep
is plenty of good river to fish. attention to under these conditions is the baetis (although much of the
live in the silty bottom or other aquatic vegetation. courteous and
are several
When the fish are not actively feeding they
Your presentation is more critical than
Often, any movement will ensure that the trout will refuse
are using: A
You
Miracle Midge (size 22-28)
The tricky part is that you will usually be casting a 2 flies, split shot, and an indicator while dealing with some wind. midge pupa on 5X will often not even give a head nod to the same
This technique is especially effective during a hatch and often
& Insects
Water Tactics on the San Juan River. the San Juan midge hatch. trailing shuck (20-24), Thread
won't even look at your fly unless it is the first thing they
Simple because you rarely have to cast more than 20 feet. Here are my favorite baetis and midge fly patterns
Juan river flows are higher than normal for at least part of the month
sweat the small stuff! If it is a
As always, make sure you adjust the weight and
As we reach the
You also may need to
enough weight on to get the flies right to the level of the feeding
fishers also have
time. Here are my favorite San
Once your drift is underway and the fly is near the bottom, don't be
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