tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post8333679094843109207..comments2024-03-13T11:30:54.425-06:00Comments on The Hopper Juan: 2012 Fly Fishing ShowHopper Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-76694942084638690622012-02-13T10:14:48.882-07:002012-02-13T10:14:48.882-07:00Joe, got it. It didn't know what you were tal...Joe, got it. It didn't know what you were talking about until I saw the photo. I didn't know you were with Solitude. <br /><br />JuanHopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-14025751081181055012012-02-12T08:32:46.164-07:002012-02-12T08:32:46.164-07:00Juan, I tied that fly you didn't remember who...Juan, I tied that fly you didn't remember who tied it. That pattern is Greg Garcia's (of Charlies Fly Box) Mini-Hot fly. I was fishing one tied in yellow and had a bird fly down and try to eat the darn thing off the water. Joe EgryJoe Egryhttp://www.dragon-flyfishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-37877583669291828452012-02-04T20:28:29.032-07:002012-02-04T20:28:29.032-07:00It took me awhile to actually find where I saw it ...It took me awhile to actually find where I saw it (2 weeks). It was on the CP's blog. He had a close up of it. A step by step would be excellent.<br /><br />Thanks Juan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-85389191775368498042012-01-22T08:06:08.690-07:002012-01-22T08:06:08.690-07:00Where did you see it? I will do a step by step in...Where did you see it? I will do a step by step in the future. I need to finish up a few things first, but I will. Thanks!Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-47737647804683508492012-01-22T07:04:46.192-07:002012-01-22T07:04:46.192-07:00I saw the finished product of that top fly on anot...I saw the finished product of that top fly on another blog. It looks pretty sick. Any chance you will share that with us sometime soon????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-1849492158561270932012-01-15T22:44:19.667-07:002012-01-15T22:44:19.667-07:00Love my 9' 6wt S4. I did cast a 9' 8wt S4...Love my 9' 6wt S4. I did cast a 9' 8wt S4S. It could throw the length of the pond with little effort. Not too bad up close as well. I just could not afford a rod right now, but I have been thinking about carp, pike, and wipers. That 8 wt would do the trick. JerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-44798835440768391952012-01-13T07:18:53.636-07:002012-01-13T07:18:53.636-07:00Randy, I didn't get to see any new Scott rods....Randy, I didn't get to see any new Scott rods. They must have been at the ISE, but not sure. I did cast the 8'5" 5 wt S4. That is a great little stick. I can see one in my hands. Hardy was there and they really have some great rods. I particularly like the 8'4 4wt rods and they are coming out with a 1 piece series of rods. The 8'10" 4 wt. rod is one of the best feeling rods I have ever cast, but it is a 1 piece rod. The reels are great looking as well. As for the M series, I believe that they are built off of the S4/G2 blanks depending on what rod you choose. It is only the cosmetics that make it a bit different.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-66372304410325826022012-01-13T07:14:48.667-07:002012-01-13T07:14:48.667-07:00Bill, One of these days, I would love to go back ...Bill, One of these days, I would love to go back east to a show. But for now, I have to stay local.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-19542128393351736912012-01-13T07:14:07.290-07:002012-01-13T07:14:07.290-07:00Jerry, good to meet up again. Try the tools out, ...Jerry, good to meet up again. Try the tools out, you will be amazed once you figure them out.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-18502094045748755562012-01-13T07:13:10.718-07:002012-01-13T07:13:10.718-07:00Shoreman,
Thanks! I wish that I would have tak...Shoreman, <br /><br />Thanks! I wish that I would have taken more pictures, but the lighting is always so poor, so it is hard to get good shots.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-87690719036442839112012-01-13T07:12:19.502-07:002012-01-13T07:12:19.502-07:00Howard, Great to finally meet you. I look forwar...Howard, Great to finally meet you. I look forward to seeing what happens late, this summer.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-33880777194918824282012-01-12T23:19:47.746-07:002012-01-12T23:19:47.746-07:00Juan did you get to cast eh new M rod from Scott, ...Juan did you get to cast eh new M rod from Scott, I was wondering how it compared to a G/G2?Randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-28071654095500356552012-01-12T17:41:13.627-07:002012-01-12T17:41:13.627-07:00Nice report Juan. When are you comming east to th...Nice report Juan. When are you comming east to the Somerset show? It would be great to see you there.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-33025203889674988182012-01-12T08:28:29.508-07:002012-01-12T08:28:29.508-07:00It was great talking and having breakfast with you...It was great talking and having breakfast with you. Mark Petijean was amazing. He spun up a simple, but very impressive CDC fly for me. I have some of his tools, but I have not experimented with them yet. Have a great day, JerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-22380156353012851502012-01-11T17:02:37.364-07:002012-01-11T17:02:37.364-07:00damn, bummer i missed it. i was in denver the week...damn, bummer i missed it. i was in denver the weekend before and headed to monument to get my jeep out of the shop this weekend. great pics juan!mike doughtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771484219579607149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-4106378292085063532012-01-11T12:54:10.140-07:002012-01-11T12:54:10.140-07:00Nice pictures of the show. Can't wait until th...Nice pictures of the show. Can't wait until the Pleasanton show. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-71106685771189434912012-01-10T21:12:49.326-07:002012-01-10T21:12:49.326-07:00Great report Juan and really nice meeting you. I&#...Great report Juan and really nice meeting you. I'm excited about hopper season again! Thanks for being so gracious.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.com