My favorite time to fish the Juan

Its nearly time to give the bird dogs some well deserved rest and turn my attention back to fishing and the profession of guiding flyfisherman. One of the reasons I choose to make my home in Durango after moving from Arvada was the proxsimatey to one of the countrys best tailwaters and the year round fishing a hungry angler and wannabe guide could enjoy just an hour from one of Colorados greatest small towns. After 25 years in Durango and 20 as a full time guide, winter is still my favorite time to be on the Juan.

A combination of little to no crowds, good midge and baetis hatches and the butiful high desert weather make winter on the Juan a great flyfishing destination during the colder months. While a creative angler can mix a little golf in with he or shes trip to the San Juan during the summer months, someone who likes to make a few turns on vacation can take advantage of the southwests fantastic skiing at Telluride, Durango Mountian Resort (Purgatory) Taos and Silvertown Mountian.

If you are in need of a little fishing fix there is no better place than the Juan in the winter, good afternoon dryfly fishing, 15,000 fish per mile and mild weather equal a great time on the water.