Catch a fish, lose a fish (with pictures) (Albuquerque, San Juan: how much, prices)

[ysr_racer]

I was working in New Mexico for a few days, and thought I would drop a line into the world famous San Juan River, a few hours north of Albuquerque.

I hooked up with Art Martinez from ARCOM Outfitters for a day of fly fishing. Art’s a great guy that really knows his stuff, and literally from the first cast I was catching fish. We started out at Texas Hole, then moved to The Braids, then to The Kiddy Hole, then back to Texas hole.

At one point I caught three fish on three successive casts. If I had to guess, I would guess about 20 or 25 fish in all. Don’t kid yourself, fighting a 20 inch Brown Trout on a 5wt pole with a 6x tippet is a blast.

Was I using my $1000 pole and my $500 reel? Surely you jest (and yes, I just called you Shirley).

I’m way too cheap to spend that much money on a fly setup. No I was using my $150 Bass Pro Combo. I’m pretty sure the fish had no idea what I was holding in my hands, they seemed more concerned with the $2 fly in the water.

Art’s prices are right and he also does Spring Turkey hunts, so if anybody wants to go over there, drop me a line.

And here’s a link to the video I shot: San Juan River 002 - YouTube

And here’s a link to Art’s website: San Juan River Fishing Guides | New Mexico Fishing Guides | San Juan River Fishing Trips | Fly Fishing Guides

[Cathy4017]

How much fun....and good eating, too!

[GregW]

Braggart! Thanks for the great pictures. Nice fish too.

[Cathy4017]

I take that back, LOL!! I just found out that it was catch and release.