Hello everyone,
The fishing is still hot with both dry and nymph flies.
All sizes (18-26) and color midges and couple of different sizes (20-22) of baetis have been hatching everyday for last few weeks which confused lots of people hence scratching their heads to try to figure out by changing flies or ask us what we’ re using.
Knowing what available (aquatic entomology) is to trout and selecting right flies for the current condition sure help catching lots of trout easily.
During this multiple hatch, I had to change flies quickly because the one kind of midge hatch may last only 30-40 min.
The fishing above KH to the dam can be done with midge flies but still there were few short times of baetis hatch occurred.
Down below Texas Hole all the way to end of quality water have some nice fat trout lately taking Yong Wing and Andy’s Candy mayfly in the afternoon consistently for couple of weeks now.
We had many 30 plus mph windy days but didn’t stop for trout to come after my flies as you can see on photos.
The flow is steady around 500 cfs and visibility is about 2 feet.
The best flies were: Yong Wing> iYong Special> rYong Special> Andy’s Candy (midge and mayfly> Yong Blondie> Yong Blood in order
Spring runoff schedule as of April 19th:
http://www.usbr.gov/uc/wcao/water/rsvrs/mtgs/pdfs/archives/NavajoApr11Meeting.pdf
The current Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) forecast for the peak of the Animas River at Farmington is May 31st. The goal of the spring peak release from Navajo Reservoir is to best match the peak of the Animas River at Farmington. The preliminary dates for the spring peak release are to begin on May 23rd with the ramp up and reaching 5,000 cfs on May 27th continuing through June 2nd, followed by a ramp down concluding on June 9th. After the spring peak release, it is anticipated to return to the base release of 500 cfs. These dates may be adjusted on the order of 2 to 3 days based on the latest peak forecast for the Animas River. A final release hydrograph will be announced approximately 1-week prior to the beginning of the ramp-up.
Recent letters from you:
Hi Joe public, I've known Andy and Jerry (the only guide on the Juan and Green) that Andy has confidence in for well over 15 years. I started fishing the Juan in 1969 using a weighted jig called the "rock a roo" catching beautiful fish on a regular basis. When the waters were changed to quality waters and to catch and release I gave up fishing the Juan...I didn't know how to fish the quality waters...in the mid 90's I met local artist and fisherman David Carpenter and I was able to hook up with some fish and land some of those monsters occasionally. One time David and I were fishing well below Texas Hole and there was a guide across the river from us with 2 clients who caught and released at least 15 fish in a very short period of time, David told me that he was a new guide...Andy Kim. I waited for him, we talked and I have been using him ever since.
Those of you who come once or twice per year I highly recommend you contact Andy...if he's not home leave a message...he's very busy... the tiny little midges in the river tend to have a short life, so colors and sizes change often...since AK is on the river constantly he knows the fishes location and proper flies to use during your visit...Master Kim, my name for AK, is the type of person who sucks the oxygen out of a room, type A personality... he will give you an experience of a lifetime, at the same time, he will teach you tricks that you will use everywhere you fish and like me you will be bombarded by fellow anglers asking you...what are you using? Can I see the fly?... presently there is no better wading guide on the Juan...call 505 334-0909
Buenas Hatches (Great Hatches)
CoCo
Andy,
I have attached the picture of my big fish Saturday AM, how big do you think it was?
I need to tell you that I landed 11 or 13 strikes Sunday AM before I had to leave. The 11 I landed were using the AK method. The two I missed were; first one, because I held the line and did not let go and second one, because I turned away from the fish with my body to try to tighten the line. In both cases I knew right away.
Thanks so much.
PS - My daughter thinks it might be a good idea to try it next year. We will see if it works out.
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Galen Killam
Hey Andy....My friends are very grateful for your help on the river and vow to return soon. Here's a shot of you at the lodge.....Cheers....Johnny Lee Schell
Hi Andy, First off, we all had a great time on the San Juan and you were a big part of it. Looking forward to our next trip to the San Juan! Rob ps please send the pics/video you took, thanks
Andy,
Thanks for the fishing trip and Korean food. I thought it was very good. When I come to the San Juan you will have to make me some of the soup. It was tasty.
Tom
Thanks again Andy for a great day fishing.
Paul
Happy Fishing!
Andy Kim
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