That's Awesome!! Man what a Gorgeous healthy fish.. Really like that smile it gave you too. I'm happy you were chosen by this fish, Some people don't have the love it takes to make sure it's about the care and release of these big fish, they fight hard and it does take time and patience to make sure they are good to go after a catch. Congratulations Jude !!!!
I am just so happy for you my friend. This brought tears to my eyes because I understand what this experience means to you. Meg definitely chose you, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of being chosen. Also your storytelling kept me riveted the entire time and that is a gift. Congratulations Jude!
I'm so glad that it was Mr. Brown too! What a blessing! Those of us who are drawn to that place know. Truly special, and I know that you won't ever take it for granted. Glad to see it man.
Grateful for you sharing the story and VERY MUCH deserved ! Great fish ! I learned that saying when I was just a kid from the person that introduced me to fly fishing... "You don't choose the fish... the fish choose you"
Great catch!! When I was a kid my dad would catch 30”-+ browns & rainbows all the time in the Ruidoso/ Hondo river NM. But it seems like ever since the NMDGF started stocking the Triploid trout, there’s not any wild trout in the rivers here Southern New Mexico.
That's an amazing fish. You clearly had the skills and the patience to catch it and land it. Must have been an absolute thrill! I'm still looking for one of those to choose me... :-) Been trying since 1988. But I'm with you: every fish counts and every fish still gets me excited.
Awsome fish! I lived in Alamogordo for a few years but never made it up there. I've seen that parking lot in a few other videos but can't seem to locate it. I'm coming out for a visit this spring and would love to get a chance to fish there, is it near the damn?
Awesome fish and story. I fished the SJ a lot when I lived in Santa Fe in the early '80's. My best was a 25" bow on a 7' 4 wt. In those days it was a busy day if 6 guys were out. Cheers
All Glory be to God. great story amigo. glad to be there to share this amazing day!
I couldn’t have done it without you Buddy!
Best trout video I've ever seen. A moment of Mastery.
Thanks a ton! I appreciate that!
That's Awesome!! Man what a Gorgeous healthy fish.. Really like that smile it gave you too. I'm happy you were chosen by this fish, Some people don't have the love it takes to make sure it's about the care and release of these big fish, they fight hard and it does take time and patience to make sure they are good to go after a catch. Congratulations Jude !!!!
I am just so happy for you my friend. This brought tears to my eyes because I understand what this experience means to you. Meg definitely chose you, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of being chosen.
Also your storytelling kept me riveted the entire time and that is a gift. Congratulations Jude!
Thank you Tammy! You are the best!
I'm so glad that it was Mr. Brown too! What a blessing! Those of us who are drawn to that place know. Truly special, and I know that you won't ever take it for granted. Glad to see it man.
Thanks man! I know you know how special a fish like this is!
Wonderful story, great video. What a blessing it is to be able to enjoy nature.
Such a great fish! And great job on the video Jude! Keep posting I love watching them
Thank you!
Great video Jude! Gorgeous Brown and such a great job telling the story!
Thanks Seth!
Grateful for you sharing the story and VERY MUCH deserved ! Great fish ! I learned that saying when I was just a kid from the person that introduced me to fly fishing... "You don't choose the fish... the fish choose you"
So true!
Wow what an amazing fish! Great job, to do it on the San Juan on home waters is extra special! Thanks for the video.
Great catch!!
When I was a kid my dad would catch 30”-+ browns & rainbows all the time in the Ruidoso/ Hondo river NM.
But it seems like ever since the NMDGF started stocking the Triploid trout, there’s not any wild trout in the rivers here Southern New Mexico.
That’s a great fish man! Awesome!!
Awesome video and story! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Great Story Jude.. thanks for sharing and I'll look for ya on the water.
I hope so!
Congratulations Jude! Great job catching and landing that awesome fish! Really enjoyed your video and the storytelling!
Thank you! It’ll be waiting for you next time you come to the Juan!
Great video. Thanks for sharing the story behind this amazing fish.
For sure man!
Amazing fish! Amazing angling also. Thanks for the tying vid on the red larvae pattern also. Solid fishing man!!! I love it!!!
Appreciate it!!
Awesomeness You were definitely chosen. Congrats
Great narration and video! Keep em coming! 👍🏾
Thank you for the encouragement!
Congrats Jude!
That's an amazing fish. You clearly had the skills and the patience to catch it and land it. Must have been an absolute thrill! I'm still looking for one of those to choose me... :-) Been trying since 1988. But I'm with you: every fish counts and every fish still gets me excited.
Immediate sub! Appreciate the video and the story man. Hope there’s another one out there for you. Take care.
Thank you! Fish of my lifetime!
Great story! Excited for a trip on the san juan next month!!
Awsome fish! I lived in Alamogordo for a few years but never made it up there. I've seen that parking lot in a few other videos but can't seem to locate it. I'm coming out for a visit this spring and would love to get a chance to fish there, is it near the damn?
Yeah, that is about a mile below Navajo Dam at the Texas Hole Parking Lot. Walk up river from there. It’s all good wade fishing from there to the dam
Wow! Nice story!👍😎
Awesome fish and story. I fished the SJ a lot when I lived in Santa Fe in the early '80's. My best was a 25" bow on a 7' 4 wt. In those days it was a busy day if 6 guys were out. Cheers
Very nice trout
Thanks 👍
Great fish Jude my son and I fished with you probably 12 to 15 years ago we are from Pennsylvania we had a great time and congrats to you Dave
Well done!! Great story man!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😎
Thanks man!
Go look at the Kraken! The Kraken is a beast! He’s still alive too!
Still this fellas fish is awesome too!
The Kraken was HUGE! That’s one of the biggest fish to ever come out of the river.
Bro, listen is story is getting my testicles warm .
AWESOME CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you!
Way to go Jude!
Thanks Buddy!
Congrats buddy, well deserved
Thank you!
Congratulations.
WOW!!!
Great video and awesome fish. I had a similar experience 2 weeks ago on the Clark Fork in Missoula. Mine was a huge Rainbow.
You never forget these kinds of fish!
Living Large!
such a great story, kudos to you jude! hope to get out on the juan w/you one day. -kennycaddis
Thanks man! Let’s make that trip happen!
Congratulations, very nice
Thanks!