tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 This has been our 5th annual trip to the San Juan. It's one of the best trout fisheries in the United States. After working 12hrs last monday we headed out for our 8 hr drive. Got there around 7am tuesday. After a couple hours of much needed sleep we hit the river. Needless to say we slept good that night. There were 11 of us this year and a good time was had by all. The raccoons get us every year. They ate 2doz of my tortillas after I forgot to put away. The weather was perfect and the turkeys were gobblin like crazy on the river. Here are a few pictures. I have got to get better of taking pictures. Made jerky for the trip Camp spot My personal bottle of brandy from a good friend. Thanks Paul! One section of river. My first first rainbow on a dry fly. Standing in the parking lot of the Texas hole. Ted Bounds, aka Jacksho & Rick our guide. A small rainbow. My guide hoding one of my fish. One of many beaver houses. One of many geese on the river. Another of Jackshoe's brown trout. Another of many brown trouts caught. Bird nests on ET rock. This rock looks like ET as you approoach from the upper section of the river. This muskrat was my fishing partner for a couple hours. Mike, from Presscot hooked up. My good friend Josh from Prescott. Jeff & Aaron Another friend, Jeff, from Prescot The wild bunch! Jeff,Josh,Mike, and Aaron Just me enjoying the river. Jackshoe with another of many trout caught. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Looks like a great trip. I recognize a number of places in your pictures. By any chance did you spend any time fishing the back bowls? I really like the water back there...don't much care for the slick rocks but the fishing can be great and not as much pressure as other areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 I think I know where you're talking about. Yes we did. They have made alot of new holes in the upper braid. They have been improving alot of the river for better fishing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Awesome fish TJ, and some great photos. The "Juan" is a great place with some super quality fish. And here you were trying to tell me you were not a good flyfisherman. I remember the last time I was there was during August. It gets that hairy moss, and slick rocks. I slipped and fell into one of the deep holes. My wife was laughing at me and said all she saw was part of a flyrod sticking out of the water. At least the weather was warm at the time. I have baptized myself in some of the best rivers in the west. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 As I'm writing my wife is preparing some stockers I brought home. Here are a few pictures. These are done up with: mushrooms slice onions chopped 1/4 c. chopped parley 1 1/2 italian bread crumbs pinch of sage 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4tsp gar;ic salt 1/4 tsp celery salt It is smelling so good as we speak. 10 small stockers stuffed Basting with butter Ready for the oven. Got to go and eat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Looks like you had a great trip TJ. Thanks for posting the pictures. I have always wanted to make a trip to that area, it's beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Great pics. Looks like my kind of trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Looks like a successful trip. Even the meals of jerky and a flask look tasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted April 24, 2012 TJ, I am going to have to sensor this thread from my 14 year olds viewing, if he sees what you guys did up there fly fishing he is for sure going to be asking if we can go do that too.........that looks like a great trip. He saved up money, bought his own fly pole, fly reel and buys flies every time we go anywhere they can be found. We will be out fishing for bass and he insists on me letting him practice his fly casting......the little 14' boat rocking back and forth as he whips line past my ear....... Someday maybe we can get together so he can actually learn what the heck is going on with that fly fishing..............thanks for sharing your pictures and story....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Awesome TJ. That looks like a blast. My dad goes up there every year with his flyfishing club and they have a great time. Great pictures too! Thanks for taking us along! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Awesome TJ!! Love the pics and glad you enjoyed your custom bottle of brandy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted April 24, 2012 I think I know where you're talking about. Yes we did. They have made alot of new holes in the upper braid. They have been improving alot of the river for better fishing. TJ The back bowls is the stretch of water along the far bank above texas hole. Nice to hear they are working on some imporvements. The last time I was there was after a number of the side canyons blew out and really silted up the river. Traditional hot spots weren't very good and the hatches had really been negatively impacted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Thanks TJ. Great Pictures. Looks like you all had a great time. Love the picture of the bottle and flasks. True fishing essentials! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted April 24, 2012 I've driven along that river many times but have only dreamed of fishing it! One of these days! At least for now I got to enjoy your post here! Congrats on a great trip and thanks for takin us along! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Awesome!!! Looks like a great trip with frineds thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
