San Juan River Forum http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/ Premier discussion forum for fly fishing the San Juan River in New Mexico. Articles, fishing report, guide info. San Juan River fly fishing. en Fri, 18 May 2012 22:31:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/sanjuan/misc/rss.jpg San Juan River Forum http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/ Project Healing Waters http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2481&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:16:56 GMT Just have to report, Mesilla Valley Fly Fishers club out of Las Cruces puts on this project and it is Awsome. On Wedensday we took about 30 Wounded... Just have to report, Mesilla Valley Fly Fishers club out of Las Cruces puts on this project and it is Awsome. On Wedensday we took about 30 Wounded Servicemen to the Penasco and gave them a guided day of fishing. For the most part it was one on one so the volunteer turnout was awsome. The ladies cooked a meal fit for a king: brisket, lamb, ham, and sides, deserts, and fixens that would put a church pot luck to shame.
The wind picked up and we spend alot of time fixing wind knots but overall the guys (and gals) did great, the two with me both caught trout, and missed a few. The Rio Grande Chubs were out in force and I think everyone at least caught a few of them. The trout were feeding on anything you threw as long as it was a copper john.;)
Its not much but it feels good to give back a little to our military. ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing Stogie http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2481 Navajo Spring Peak - Press Release http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2480&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 13:59:49 GMT For all who were interested in the timing- I'm posting the finalized press release below.

Susan Novak, P.E.
Hydrologic Engineer
Reclamation
Western Colorado Area Office
snovak@usbr.gov
970-385-6560


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BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
NAVAJO RESERVOIR
2012 SPRING PEAK RELEASE FINAL SCHEDULE
May 14, 2012

SENT VIA FAX AND E-MAIL


The Bureau of Reclamation has finalized this year's scheduled spring peak release from Navajo Reservoir. The attached chart shows the end of day release rates throughout the spring peak release period. Reclamation will begin to increase the release on Monday, May 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM, reaching 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Wednesday, May 23rd at approximately 3:00 PM. The release will stay at 5,000 cfs for seven days. On Wednesday, May 30th at approximately 7:00 AM, the release will begin to decrease, reaching 500 cfs on Friday, June 1st at approximately 11:00 PM, where it will remain until further notice.

The release pattern, duration, and magnitude for the spring peak release follow the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program (SJRIP) Flow Recommendations for Endangered Fish.

Adjustments may be made to the release if significant precipitation occurs during the scheduled release period.

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Ryan Christianson at 970-385-6590 or e-mail him at rchristianson@usbr.gov
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]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing snovak_durango http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2480 Weekend report http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2479&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:25:18 GMT How was it this past weekend? I'm thinking about going up on Thursday. ]]> San Juan River Fishing Reports 66 flh http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2479 Navajo Spring Peak Release Schedule UPDATE http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2477&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:52 GMT BUREAU OF RECLAMATION NAVAJO RESERVOIR REVISED 2012 SPRING PEAK RELEASE SCHEDULE May 8, 2012 SENT VIA FAX AND E-MAIL BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
NAVAJO RESERVOIR
REVISED 2012 SPRING PEAK RELEASE
SCHEDULE

May 8, 2012

SENT VIA FAX AND E-MAIL


As a result of cooler temperatures observed and forecasted for this week, the Bureau of Reclamation has postponed the beginning of the Navajo Reservoir spring peak release until at least May 21st. This decision was made with assistance of the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC), which has indicated there would be a 75% probability the Animas River peak would occur after May 18th, which was the date of the center of the previously announced release hydrograph. The goal of the Navajo spring peak release is to match the timing of the peak of the Animas River in Farmington.

A 7-day peak release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with a ramp up and down over 3 days will be scheduled. At the end of the peak release period, the release is scheduled to return to 500 cfs.

Reclamation is still finalizing the operating plan and will send out the daily release schedule chart as soon as the plan is finalized. We continue to work closely with the CBRFC, and will provide updates as needed. If the forecast remains unchanged next week, the spring peak release will be finalized next Monday, May 14th. The release should remain at 500 cfs until the start of the ramp up.

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Christianson at (970) 385-6590 or e-mail him at rchristianson@usbr.gov.



Susan Novak, P.E.
Hydrologic Engineer
Reclamation
Western Colorado Area Office
snovak@usbr.gov
970-385-6560 ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing snovak_durango http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2477 Fishing at high water? http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2455&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 02:41:32 GMT Anyone have any info on fishing the peak flow in the past. I have a trip planned for Memorial day weekend. I really don't want to cancel. I can deal with 5k cfs in my boat but I've always avoided fishing at that flow. This time I'm kind of committed since my wife is having a book club thing at our home and she's asked me to vacate for the weekend. dang, figured I'd just have to go fishing. And we have reservations at Cottonwood. ]]> San Juan River Fishing Reports dbflyrod http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2455 How much is enough ? http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2454&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 17:45:38 GMT This being my second post in 2 years means that I like to stay in the background. This forum has be a great source of information and entertainment. ... This being my second post in 2 years means that I like to stay in the background. This forum has be a great source of information and entertainment.
I fished the CR area on Sunday and had a good morning and decided to go and check out the Kiddy Pool around 2 o'clock. I walked up and started fishing top water next to a guide and his client. All good no problem. The after a while another guide comes from up stream and positions hie clients across from myself and the other guides client. All good no problem. The older fella across from me. is on the opposite side of a large rock. And seems to be catching fish but after 15 minuites he wants to fish on my side of this rock. Their guide had already asked another person to move away from this fella because he was getting to close, so he obviously understood the the meaning of invading someone elses space. I began to try to fish and ignore it but he wanted to fish the same line as me across this large rock. I live around here and fish this river no less than 50 to 100 time a year and have not seen such disregard and disrespect from another fisherman and especially another guide. When I guided clients I tried to impart proper ettiquete to others this is supposed to be fun not a competition. If I am wrong feel welcome to say so. Sorry for the this windy thread ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing johnwwolff http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2454 <![CDATA[The Value of Fly's]]> http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2429&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 14:45:04 GMT Well the value of my flies just went up again. I ordered a UV flashlight some goo, a new bobbin threader, assorted hooks size 14 to 24, and some... Well the value of my flies just went up again. I ordered a UV flashlight some goo, a new bobbin threader, assorted hooks size 14 to 24, and some tinsel.

If I have 100 usable flies in my fly boxes and I divide that by what I have spent on tying equipment and supplies that makes my flies worth abut $6.00 apiece.

And the fly shops want me to use those cheap $1.00 to $2.00 flies.
The only time I stoop to buying shop fly's is when I want something that will catch fish. Seems every time I get on the river the fly that is everyone's choice is one that I have not tied yet. So I buy a few, lose a few, and take a few home to try to tie something close for the next time (when the fly of the day will have changed).

:D:D:D:cool: ]]> San Juan River Fly Tying Stogie http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2429 Spring Release Info http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2425&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:15:35 GMT Thanks Larry for getting this info to us. Merc I have attached a copy of Ryan Christianson’s complete presentation for your review but please... Thanks Larry for getting this info to us.

Merc

I have attached a copy of Ryan Christianson’s complete presentation for your review but please find listed below the information we were all waiting for…. and that would be the dates of the 2012 Spring Release on the San Juan River. It was pretty much cut in stone that there would be a release of 7 days at 5000cfs. These were the dates that were given to us with the caveat that the actual start date could change based on weather conditions between now and May 14, 2012. If that were to happen we would receive a weeks’ notice of this change. It was also stated that if there was not a change as of May 7, 2012, then the May 14th would be a definite start date. I know it is a little confusing but we all feel very confident that High water will start on Monday, May 14, 2012. Should you have any questions please contact Ryan at the BOR, 970-385-6590 or e-mail rchristianson@usbr.gov ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing merc10007 http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2425 Water Release http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2424&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:05:51 GMT Anyone have any new info on the water release dates....last I heard was the 14th but don't know if that's changed..... ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing jerrylatch http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2424 9 days on the San Juan!! http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2420&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:16:24 GMT Plans have changed, I will bring the wife up on Friday May 3rd and camp and fish with her some around cottonwood and also by T-hole and up, then the... Plans have changed, I will bring the wife up on Friday May 3rd and camp and fish with her some around cottonwood and also by T-hole and up, then the wife will leave and my Dad and Uncle come in Tuesday the 8th and we fish until the 14th.

Yep that's alot of fishing, hope I can handle it....hehehe... maybe I'll see some of you guys there on the water some, I'll be the guy who is overdosing on the lunkers!!

FISH ON!!
Blake ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing nymphnmaniac http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2420 Midge Larvae Patterns? http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2419&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:34:20 GMT I have a fly tying question that I've been wondering about for a while. I usually use pictures of flies on the internet to base my patterns on and I've noticed that some larvae patterns use the 3x long semi-dropped point hooks and some use the shorter midge pupa hooks. There's a big difference in length between the two, so I imagine that the fish would differentiate, but I've definitely caught fish on both. So do you think the SJR midge larvae actually vary in size that much or are the fish eating the shorter larvae patterns thinking that they are midge pupa and the patterns are mislabeled? This has been bugging me for a long time. hehe ]]> San Juan River Fly Tying danman2902 http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2419 Sunny, Hot, Great fishing 4/20-22/12 http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2414&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:05:05 GMT Big bows on the bite on grey micro tube midge larvae size 24 and later on chocolate and gray foam wing RS2s size 20. I tie mine with split fibet... Big bows on the bite on grey micro tube midge larvae size 24 and later on chocolate and gray foam wing RS2s size 20. I tie mine with split fibet tails, they were absolutely hot last weekend. My wife caught the big one for the weekend on the gray micro tube. Biggest fish she or I have ever caught. Whew! Tried to upload a pic hope it worked. I may need a little help here. Merc actually helped me to do my first post a few weeks ago. Thanks Merc. Anyway I hope you can get there soon.
dbflyrod
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]]> San Juan River Fishing Reports dbflyrod http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2414 foam http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2412&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:46:11 GMT Simple fact: Guys who spent most of the year looking at bobbers attached to flies you can barely see are ALWAYS going to get excited about foam and... Simple fact: Guys who spent most of the year looking at bobbers attached to flies you can barely see are ALWAYS going to get excited about foam and that's that

End of conversation ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing fish4fun http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2412 Report 4/23 http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2411&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:42:18 GMT Water is starting to clear and fish are starting to get spooky of boats and indicators. Baetis are starting to slow down on the lower part of the... Water is starting to clear and fish are starting to get spooky of boats and indicators. Baetis are starting to slow down on the lower part of the river compared to a few weeks ago. Fishing has been good overall and the weather is starting to warm up nicely. Midge patterns have been producing throughout the day size 20 and 22 in red, gray, olive, and chocolate are what I have been fishing. Baetis in chocolate and grey size 22 in the afternoon. Tight lines see you on the river ]]> San Juan River Fishing Reports Ryan Y http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2411 Pjm http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2410&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:40:45 GMT I would like your post under the Hyde thread discussing boats. First, please refrain from hijacking posts. If you have something off topic you would... I would like your post under the Hyde thread discussing boats. First, please refrain from hijacking posts. If you have something off topic you would like to discuss, start a new thread. It's very easy to do. Second, Bubba has never has claimed to invent the foam hopper. For you to say that he has is completely out of line. Unless you have evidence to support accusations, keep the slander to yourself. The foam hopper I believe you bring up, the Chernobyl ant, was not invented in Montana. A guide on the Green River in Utah named Emmett Heath is responsible for that pattern. I'm neither an "oldbee" or "newbee" but do not care for your post. Get your shit straight before the next time you attempt to call some one out. ]]> San Juan River Fly Fishing Ryan Y http://sanjuanriverforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2410