New Member from Farmington NM

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Retired Coach
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New Member from Farmington NM

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Post by Retired Coach »

Not much to say. I'm a retired Coach who enjoys fishing the San Juan River several days a week. I have a Brooks Bamboo rod that is is a Mckenzie DF 7 foot 4 wt and I'm scared of fishing it in this river! I dry fly but use a Winston TMF to fish #22 to 26 when I do.

Vaughanwilson3022
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Post by Vaughanwilson3022 »

Welcome. Don’t be afraid of fishing bamboo rods - they are more durable than graphite rods and can be repaired, if damaged.

Bamboo River
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Welcome to the forum.

Arubey
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Greetings from just outside of ABQ, and welcome to the forum!
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headwaters
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Welcome, Coach! That's a fine river you fish.

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owenscaddis
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Post by owenscaddis »

Welcome to the forum. I grew up in Aztec, many moons ago and fondly remember fishing the San Juan just after they completed the dam.
Agree with others that you should not be afraid to fish the rod. Lime Creek would be perfect, but would not rule out the San Juan.

Frank

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Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy. Cheers. Earl
....with the hope a fish will rise.

Cimarron
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Welcome from the Taos area. I fish the San Juan with 4 and 5 weight bamboo exclusively. Never a problem and always exciting. Heard a guide in a passing boat one day exclaim excitedly to his client, "That guy was fishing with a cane rod!" At least he noticed.

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Post by SpringCreek »

Welcome to the forum. Spent a lot of time on the San Juan some years ago. The Brooks rod is a good one, you won't have any issues fishing it. Bamboo is a lot sturdier than most people think.

Jim
Then as it was, then again it will be. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea. - Led Zeppelin, 10 Years Gone

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