The Hopper Juan

Fly tying and fly fishing from the Front Range

Thursday, October 27, 2016

The Fly Fishing Rendezvous, Denver Colorado

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Hello people!!  I am still around here, it's just been a bit busy this summer.  I've been on the water a lot and have lots of storie...
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Saturday, August 6, 2016

Happy Anniversary!!

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It's already been a year since I decided to walk away from my desk job to become a full time Fly-Fishing Guide.   The year has flown by ...
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

The New Sage "X" Fly Rod. Thoughts and comparison.

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Recently, Sage released the New "X" fly rod with lots of media attention.  As you know, I like to see all the new rods and compa...
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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Roll Cast Baby!!

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When I get people on the stream who have never fly fished before, or even those that have tried it a time or two, I keep them on a tight lea...
Monday, May 30, 2016

Memorial Day 2016

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I once heard someone say never to wish anyone a Happy Memorial Day.  There is nothing happy about it. ------------------- I want to than...
Friday, May 20, 2016

Do you need a better rod for nymphing? Yes, you do!

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It seems like a while since I last posted and looking back, it has!  I've been on the water quite a bit recently, guiding and actually f...
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Friday, April 15, 2016

The Gore-Tex Boys.

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I remember looking at this ad in the magazines and thinking that these guys are bad ass!  How about you?  It was the beginning of my fly f...
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Monday, March 28, 2016

The Slim Shady Baetis Nymph 5.0

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I know, I know, I already have about 4 or 5 patterns that I have called the "Slim Shady" at some point, but this one is the last ...
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Sunday, March 13, 2016

Scott G2 Rods for Sale

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Are you looking for a 2nd rod or a new to you fly rod?  I have two Scott G2 rods that I am putting up for sale. They both are in good to gr...
Saturday, February 20, 2016

Arkansas River Report

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All of a sudden we went into spring mode!  We have been having great weather for the last few weeks on the Front Range and that has led to r...
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Sunday, January 31, 2016

I smell Spring!

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I figured that I should post something for the month of January.  It's been a busy month for me with some shows and a lot of time at the...
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