Matthew,
I second Charlie's recommendation. I've been to the San Juan several times in the last 30 years -- always in late-September through mid-October. Think long leaders, two-fly rigs with small flies (18-24), small strike indicators, and quartering downstream presentations. A longer rod is helpful to control drifts. And although many casts are quite short, you should try to maximize the length of our drift in those long pockets, runs and pools. I usually fish a 9' 4wt. or an 8'3" 5wt. when I expect a little wind. (The river runs in a broad canyon, and it can be quite windy at times.) Moreover, in low-water conditions, the algae Growth makes the river bed very slick, so a wading staff can be very important, even in shallow water. [57-year-old voice of reason and experience here.)))]
There are a couple of very helpful websites devoted to fly fishing on the San Juan. They also provide stream updates.
Good luck!
Dan
Erie, PA
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