My son-in-law and I recently spent a few days on the San Juan River at Soaring Eagle Lodge, and had a great time with guide Brad “Big Mac” McCarville. We had a lot to learn about nymphing with flies as small as #26, but also had to learn how to hold a fish for a picture.

At first, our efforts were poor.

But Brad patiently coached us.

By trip end, we were doing much better.

Note to myself: Rod Echo Carbon XL 590-4, Reel Reddington Run