You see, when he's not partaking in the pleasures of Blue he's heavily involved in the famous waters of the San Juan. Michael is partners in Aztec Anglers and a director of the San Juan River Foundation. He also stays busy with his blog at flyfishpimp. Hell'va unique name huh?
Last Friday, Merc was up in the C&R and he and I agreed to meet at Seventeen at the end of the day to swap flies, visit, and maybe fish a little. Well, Michael was running slightly behind and I had already taken my waders off when he showed up. Anyhow, Michael couldn't leave without fishing Seventeen, which I believe he loves as much as I, so Miss Carol and I followed him down to take some pics.
I tell you what...I've seen some good drifting fly-fishers but Michael's line and hand control is simply awesome. The fly line coming out of his hand looks slick, almost fluid-like and it's a wonderful artsy thing to watch. I asked Michael what kind of line he had on and I believe he said Rio. May just have to get me some of that stuff.
When he got his first fish at Seventeen on Miss Carol and I bid Michael farewell and left him to his water. We knew it was getting late for him and he still had a drive back to Texas so we certainly didn't want this showman of fly-fishing somehow feeling obiligated to perform any encores.
Visit Michael's blog at flyfishpimp.
2 comments:
Barry, Found your blog a while back... Fantastic job! I'm an avid fly fisherman myself and made my first trip to the blue a few weeks back when the water was roaring after all that rain. Knew it'd be pretty un-fishable, though thought it'd be the perfect time to scout out all that it has to offer, as well as start a personal map. I am making my second trip up this coming Wednesday the 18th. Beautiful up there! I walked the majority of the river (amongst a 20 mile detour in the truck due to the bridge being out..later discovered tower road crossing..ha). I've seen you mention of different locations, though I am clueless of to where everything is located on the blue. I have had no luck in finding any detailed info/maps. I've fished the LMF, San Juan, Animas, Cannon,Red, and Cimmaron and yet the Blue has a special allure being a natural river with all the braids and pools, and so close to home. I am a c&r only fly fisherman and would sincerely appreciate any feedback you might be able to offer.
Thanks and tight lines!
Byron
Byron, you'll probably really enjoy the delayed harvest catch & release area north of the highway 7bridge. If you are coming from the west traveling east park at the livestock corrals. You can pick up the trail there and it's a much shorter walk. You'll still have about a two mile or better walk to the C&R but it's well worth the effort.
Email me at fishingcowbyblue@yahoo.com and I'll give you more details about the C&R, the south wilderness area which I think you'll really love, and the main campground area that carries a lot of "named" water.
Good luck sir.
Barry
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