Dad and I spent an amazing 10 days in the Land of Enchantment fly fishing the San Juan for their jeweled bows, cut-bows and buttery browns. I have to say, it fished better than our previous 4 trips, in fact it was pretty downright amazing with both quantity and quality, with some fantastic dry-fly action throughout the days. Hopefully you will find this video not only enjoyable but also informative and instructional as well, we like to provide info on what it takes to be successful on this beautiful river that can hopefully be carried over to your local waters as well. I’ve included some links to places and people I’ve mentioned in the video. Dad, AKA “Cowboy Don” always does an amazing job at not only shooting the video but editing the final product, I’m still amazed at his giddy-up-n-go at 82, at times I have to drag him off the river after 12 hours of fishing some days :) Enjoy, tight lines, and feel free to leave your comments! Be sure to increase your playback quality to the highest for best viewing (1080p60)

Link to our 2020 video:
   • Fly Fishing The San Juan With MidgeMan  

Link to Float N Fish fly shop:
https://www.sanjuanfloatnfish.com/hom...

Link to Jude Duran services and info:
https://judeduranflyfishing.com/

Pitzen Knot:
   • How to tie the 16-20 knot (Pitzen). T...  

Flies most productive were:
#22-26 midges in various colors (cream and brown especially)
#24-26 emergers (both midge and baetis patterns, some with flash wing, some with foam backs)
#24 annelids, red, brown and olive
Bunny Leeches, olive
#22-24 Parachute Adams, standard color (I colored mine olive on the stream as needed)
#15-17 ants (my tie)
G-Loomis NRX+ 10ft 4 wt, 10ft tapered leader to 5/5.5/6/6.5 tippet, total length 15' plus (flouro for sub-surface and nylon for dry-fly) Upwards of 18' for dry-fly.
Yarn indicator, for me is a must. Adjust, adjust, adjust!
Enough shot to get to the fish, whatever it takes! Always adjust for depth and current and also what water column the fish are hanging

Intro 00:00
Example of flies 02:27
Foam emerger tip 04:30
Tippet diameters 04:58
Pitzen Knot tip 06:20
Small stomach contents example 08:40
Float N Fish fly shop 10:28
Mending tip 12:50
Split Shot tip 15:12
Rod/Leader/Tippet preference 16:40
Annelid color tip 12:52
Dry Fly for Dad! 23:56
Dry Fly eat for Jonas 25:41