piggly wigglys on the San Juan

New to the sport of fly fishing? Not a problem for these two rookie fly anglers from Iowa. Zack and Alex, along with the rest of the big group found out quickly our trout are bigger than their trout. Great group and great spring fishing. Way to go guys.




photo1: Zack and his monster. photo2 Alex and his chucky rainbow

2009 Fly Fishing Fim Tour-presented by The Drake

Tour lands in Durango, Saturday February 21st at the Diamond Circle Theater, and for those that did not know, the Durango Arts Center is the new location for the Diamond Circle Theater. The address is 802 E. 2nd Avenue Durango, across fro Steamworks. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Winter Fly Fishing on the Animas with Chris Meyer and the hounds

Chris Meyer and I headed to the Animas for a little recon before a guide trip. The day was Jan 18th and the weather was perfect. Here are four photos from the day. The rest of the images can be seen at Animas Valley Anglers. Click the link at the upper right of the blog.

New AvA Gallery: Remote Fly Fishing via Historic Durango Silverton Train

Remote trout in a wicked canyon- and the only way in is by bird, boat, train or wading boot. Click the link at the top right of the blog to see the entire gallery.

Hanging with Bill and Ann-Root Pond and Juan

Our spring season is slowly slipping into summer. Last week it was snow and wind. Today? Sunny and warm. A few days ago I enjoyed a two day combo with Bill and Ann from New Mexico. These fishing friends visit us every month or so and enjoy all the diversity our region has to offer. We headed over to Root Pond on the first day then down to the San Juan below Navajo Dam on the second day. The wind decided to blow at Root Pond (check the first photo were my hat is safely in the drink) but the fish were on the bite. The Juan offered persnickety trout in the morning and then gave way to an excellent hatch of BWOs were the fish were keyed on the emergers and nymphs. It was a big fish day for sure. Ann was on a roll with four fish to the net all over the 20 inch mark. We all had a blast, Kispa included. Ann, being a lab lover sent me a fantastic book titled, Marley and Me by John Grogan. Great read so check it out. Thanks you guys. Cheers. -wb