tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post996367413404252403..comments2024-03-13T11:30:54.425-06:00Comments on The Hopper Juan: Southwest ColoradoHopper Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-15982814893971668772011-08-25T11:29:02.855-06:002011-08-25T11:29:02.855-06:00Nice photos, Juan. You didn't go to the Conejo...Nice photos, Juan. You didn't go to the Conejos River? Man, you gotta check that beat out. It's the cat's meow. Be sure and check it out next time your in the neighborhood.Justin Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792080728153112130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-58029318215149873712011-08-07T06:53:14.818-06:002011-08-07T06:53:14.818-06:00Nice report Juan. Glad you got to visit some great...Nice report Juan. Glad you got to visit some great water. My condolences on the loss of your wife's Grandfather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972681283061805895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-86111463592819214372011-08-05T20:17:13.254-06:002011-08-05T20:17:13.254-06:00I used to use Water Shed. Good stuff. I wasn'...I used to use Water Shed. Good stuff. I wasn't able to get my hands on more, so I ordered some Loon Hydrostop and it seems to work great as well. I use it on all dry flies and I consider it a must on the tying bench.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-67069824491646106992011-08-05T08:59:37.036-06:002011-08-05T08:59:37.036-06:00Hesperus is a great little place. I learned to ski...Hesperus is a great little place. I learned to ski there, too. <br /><br />How does that waterproofing stuff work. I am totally drawing a blank on the name of it, too.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712545666557073505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-63520564751012796842011-08-03T18:38:14.138-06:002011-08-03T18:38:14.138-06:00Scott- He lived in Dolores, Bloomfield, NM, Hesper...Scott- He lived in Dolores, Bloomfield, NM, Hesperus CO, & Cortez. <br />Take a look on my Vimeo page. I think I have the caddis up there, tied by the creator of it, Ben Furmisky. <br />The 2499 SPBLs are hell-spensive! I tie them on Regular dry fly hooks also, so do not fear. I also like using the Widows Web for the wing and I make sure to treat them with some waterproofing stuff for sure. It helps them stay dry longer.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-83980721156776431132011-08-03T15:28:43.496-06:002011-08-03T15:28:43.496-06:00P.S. Where did the Grandfather-in-law live?
P.P....P.S. Where did the Grandfather-in-law live? <br /><br />P.P.S. I just purchased my first pack of 2499spbl hooks in size #10... Those are expensive little buggers!!! JuannaBe's on deck at the Man Cave.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712545666557073505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-64201790201665570792011-08-03T14:51:22.095-06:002011-08-03T14:51:22.095-06:00Juan, stellar report! I used to drive Hummer tours...Juan, stellar report! I used to drive Hummer tours up La Plata canyon and I never stopped to fish the water. I regret that very much now. I did spend a lot of time on Lightner Creek and Junction Creek, but my all time favorite is Hermosa Creek. I consider you very fortunate to spend some time in the San Juans. I sure do miss it greatly!!! Your post comes at impecible timing, too. Our family has also seen some loss in the past week, both friends and family. Please keep the memories coming, not so much for me, but for those kiddos who will look back one day and want to emmulate the person their dad is. I know I look back every day and wish I could pair the still photos with the man I call Dad but all I have is memories.<br /><br />As a side note, put that fluttering caddis on video when you get a chance. I need more Hopper Juan Productions!!!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712545666557073505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-33671721521946296442011-08-02T16:26:54.114-06:002011-08-02T16:26:54.114-06:00A truly beautiful area with more water than most p...A truly beautiful area with more water than most people realize. I loved the photos...cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-12181270348860399952011-08-01T23:55:21.619-06:002011-08-01T23:55:21.619-06:00awesome post! great looking fishawesome post! great looking fishmike doughtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771484219579607149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-22630735475192087802011-08-01T21:33:29.665-06:002011-08-01T21:33:29.665-06:00Andy,
This model is a Click II. So far I love i...Andy,<br /><br />This model is a Click II. So far I love it. I rarely use a drag in this small stuff and the lightweight reel works great on the light flyrod. I wouldn't put any other reel on a light rod. It's perfect for this type of set up and this type of water and fish. Simple.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-78901892752608561862011-08-01T21:31:13.858-06:002011-08-01T21:31:13.858-06:00Charlie and Sanders, Thanks! I was lucky to find...Charlie and Sanders, Thanks! I was lucky to find this little gem. I had never seen it before and figured it wouldn't hold much if any. It was stacked with healthy fish! And I only fished the lower 1/8th of a mile or so. I need to see what lies up higher.Hopper Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309898376534780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-55573085630114284742011-08-01T14:22:45.309-06:002011-08-01T14:22:45.309-06:00Nice report Juan... and the Sage Click caught my e...Nice report Juan... and the Sage Click caught my eye. What's the verdict and which model do you fish?<br /><br />Hope you're well.<br /><br />AndyAndy Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643161676515645120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-32241039026489422752011-08-01T10:09:16.033-06:002011-08-01T10:09:16.033-06:00Beautiful fish from some beautiful water. Well don...Beautiful fish from some beautiful water. Well done!Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036878881620504256.post-37217180712996550102011-08-01T09:51:05.129-06:002011-08-01T09:51:05.129-06:00Awesome Photos, and some serenity,Awesome Photos, and some serenity,Charlie L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02412280124015548933noreply@blogger.com