Shoulder Season
Fall, or shoulder season as it is known here in Durango, is a time when fly shop staff and guides cut out to do some fishing of their own. With…
The State of Our State
Mountain living: peaceful, serine, secluded, safe. I hear the phrase “the end is nigh” more and more these days. Ok so maybe I don’t hear that exact statement, but something…
An Introduction
What’s up blogosphere? I thought I would put a word in here and introduce myself. My name is Andy and I will be a frequent contributor to the Duranglers blog. …
JUNE 2012 TIP OT THE MONTH
June is upon us and the snowmelt is pretty much done. The Animas River is fishing well and the high mountain creeks and the Piedra are very soon to be…
Durangler’s News!
Area Waters: With the moderating temperatures and our current snowpack condition, we are seeing wonderful conditions on the Animas for streamer fishing. Numerous big fish are being caught by both…
Hermosa Park Road Open!
Since the Forest Service opened the Hermosa Park Road on May 1, we now have access to the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. With the early snow melt the…
Why can’t I catch fish on the Animas?
Almost 30 years ago when I first fished the Animas, there were a few caddis, a few sculpin and a few large brown trout. Since then, due to many factors,…
March Madness for PIKE, BIG PIKE!
Spring’s here and it’s a great time to fish for Pike and Smallmouth. DURANGLERS is your resource for guided Pike and Smallmouth trips. Check out Spencer’s Pike caught while fishing with…
March Fly Fishing Tip Of The Month
Lately the Animas has been fishing decent from about 10 to 3. Sculpin patterns (streamers) seem to be the ticket although we have seen midges are coming off and, as…
Animas River Fishing Report 2/6/12
Fishing Report Courtesy Of Duranglers Guide Spencer Schreiber Conditions on the Animas River are more favorable for fishing than they normally are through the cold month of…
February Fly Fishing Tip Of The Month
Historically, February is a great winter month for fishing the Animas and the San Juan. Longer days and slightly warmer temperatures can bring on some good midge hatches and occasional…
5 Rivers TU-San Juan Quality Waters Program
Monday, Feb. 6, Mark Wethington will present a report on the habitat improvement work recently completed in the Quality Waters, braids section. This is one of the regular meetings of…
San Juan River Guide Trip 1/5/12
Last week I got a chance to guide one of my favorite guys, Craig Gillihan. Craig lives in Quakertown, Pennsylvania and we have fished together for several years now. Swapping…