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Animas Lunch Report – 3/16/16 – Spring Flowers Are Not Out Yet But BWOs Are

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 16, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 3/16/16 – Spring Flowers Are Not Out Yet But BWOs Are I happened to venture to the Animas for a lunch sesh of lobbing heavy meat around today.  Upon my arrival to the local fishin hole, my eyes did spy a dark bug-o-plenty.  Upon further inspection, did I declare to myself, “Why,…

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Tying and Designing Better Flies with Frank Smethurst

Fly Tying, InterviewBy Andy McKinleyMarch 14, 20166 Comments

Tying and Designing Better Flies with Frank Smethurst Frank Smethurst has been a frequent face in Colorado over the years.  Well known guide and industry sales rep, Frank has gained a reputation for himself as an extremely innovative guy when it comes to catching fish on the fly.  You may have even met him on…

Animas Lunch Report – 3/11/16 – It’s Not Runoff

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 11, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 3/11/16 – It’s Not Runoff You may have noticed the water in the Animas looks like it is in the throes of spring runoff.  It is true, there is a little snow melt going on that is causing a very slight discoloration in the river.  Usually, because of this, fishing is…

Spring is Battering Down the Door

Conditions, Stories and WritingsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 8, 2016Leave a comment

Spring is Battering Down the Door Seriously, we are chomping at the bit.  With a weekend of slushy snow in town, we are now on the home stretch.  I created this quick graphic design piece today because…well…this is what the Spring mindset is all about right now in Durango.

Spring Has Sprung – Duranglers March Fly Fishing Report

ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 3, 2016Leave a comment

Spring Has Sprung – Duranglers March Fly Fishing Report So last month, our report was all about how cold and snowy it has been.  This month, it is all about the warmth.  In February we saw freezing temps and piles of drifting snow, now we are seeing 60 degrees and swelling rivers.  You never know what…

Duranglers 2016 Fly Fishing Festival Schedule

NewsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 3, 2016Leave a comment

DURANGLERS 2016 FLY FISHING FESTIVAL SCHEDULE APRIL 1 & 2, 2016 JOIN US AND OUR INDUSTRY FRIENDS FOR TWO DAYS OF FUN, EDUCATION, CLINICS, DEALS AND DEMOS FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 Double Tree Hotel – Animas Room  Social 6:30-7:00 PM / Presentation 7:00-8:30PM  Taylor Edrington “The Arkansas:  N America’s Longest Gold Medal River”   Taylor owns…

Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review

Winters in Florida – A Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review

Gear, Reviews, Saltwater, TripsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 2, 2016Leave a comment

Winters in Florida – A Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review SHOP SCOTT MERIDIAN FLY RODS The winter migrations are heavy in Florida: birds, manatees, turtles, fish, and retirees.  The latter being the majority of my relatives from my mother’s side.  Most of my aunts and uncles have second homes in the Sunshine State to retreat from…

New Fly Tying Materials You Should Know About

Fly Tying, GearBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 29, 2016Leave a comment

New Fly Tying Materials You Should Know About Here at Duranglers, we are always on the lookout for new and innovative fly tying materials that can add something interesting to our flies.  Along with that, we like to share that knowledge with fellow fly tiers who can benefit from this info and inject something new…

The Stupid Fast Caddis

Fly TyingBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 29, 2016Leave a comment

The Stupid Fast Caddis Playing around with a few new materials here at the Duranglers Shop, I came up with the Stupid Fast Caddis.  It’s stupid fast because you can really crank these out quick.  There isn’t a lot too it, and fish really seem to like it (at least they did this past weekend).…

Animas Lunch Report – 2/26/16 – Spring Floats

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 26, 20161 Comment

 Animas Lunch Report – 2/26/16 – Spring Floats If you are a competent (or brave) oarsman, float fishing the Animas is happening.  Not for the novice, there are a lot of moves to make in this skinny water.  However, for those with the aptitude, you can get out on the river and have a good…

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Animas Lunch Report – 2/23/16 – Spey Casting the Animal

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 23, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 2/23/16 – Spey Casting the Animal You may have noticed an uptick in the mercury this past week.  Yep, looks like spring is well on the way…well besides today though.  Today it is snowing and blowing here in Durango.  I made a quick decision to #forgettheforecast (as all the social media people…

Rental and Demo Rods Now Available on Our Website

Gear, News, PromotionBy Rob SchmidtFebruary 17, 2016Leave a comment

Rental and Demo Rods Now Available on Our Website We now have our rental and demo rods for sale on our online store. Rental rods are Sage Response and the Demo rods are Sage TXL-F. These rods won’t last long at these discounted prices so get one before they are gone. If you need a…

Crazy Mike’s Postcard From The Northwest

Photos, Spey and Steelhead, Stories and Writings, TripsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 12, 2016Leave a comment

Crazy Mike’s Postcard From The Northwest Mike packed his gear and headed Northwest a week ago to bum around northern California and southern Oregon.  He wanted to let us know that he had hooked 3 in 3 days, and landed his largest this morning. If he were to have actually written us a postcard, it…

Animas Lunch Report- 2/11/16- Nets are Filling

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 11, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report- 2/11/16- Nets are Filling Warmer weather is here, midges are popping, and our nets are filling.  The Animas flows are creeping up and the fish are getting feisty.  Let me just put it this way: will want to have some Disco Midges, Prince Nymphs, Rainbow Warriors, Wine San Juan Worms, and black streamers…

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Coming…

NewsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 10, 2016Leave a comment

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Coming… The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is a one of a kind experience showcasing the best in fly fishing cinema. 2016 marks The F3T’s 10th lap around North America and this year’s lineup of films is without question the best the Tour has ever presented. From Bolivia to…

Animas Lunch Report- 2/9/16- The Penalty Box Diaries

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Rob SchmidtFebruary 9, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report- 2/9/16- The Penalty Box Diaries Rob here with my first Animas lunch report. I’ll be contributing to the Duranglers blog from time to time with tales of trout, stripers and hockey. Warmer weather the last few days has eliminated most of the ice in the river and the midge hatches are strong.…

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Duranglers Orange and Blue Saturday Superbowl Sale

Gear, PromotionBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 5, 20166 Comments

Duranglers Orange and Blue Saturday Superbowl Sale You have to forget the past, and press on towards the goal.  The goal being a Superbowl win for the Broncos!  We will be chearing for Manning and the boys come Sunday.  We are also clearing out a whole heap of our rental and demo fleet starting this…

Tying and Designing Better Flies with Andrew Grillos

Fly Tying, InterviewBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 5, 20161 Comment

 Tying and Designing Better Flies with Andrew Grillos It’s possible you may have heard the name Andrew Grillos before.  You may have heard of Andrew through reading any number of fly fishing magazines over the years, but more than likely you heard his name at your local fly shop.  While perusing the many fly bins,…

Duranglers February Fishing Report – Late Winter Fly Fishing

ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 4, 2016Leave a comment

Duranglers February Fishing Report – Late Winter Fly Fishing Has cabin fever set in yet?  It would be understandable if it has.  We have seen a lot more snow and days where temps have not gone above freezing.  We have not seen a winter like this in a while.  This is a good thing of…

Animas Lunch Report – 2/3/15 – It Got Cold Again

Animas Lunch Report, UncategorizedBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 3, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 2/3/15 – It Got Cold Again We saw temps get drop down to -10 last night.  It has actually been pretty cold for a few days and the Animas is looking more like a slushy in the mornings.  Should you get out and fish it?  Heck yes…although you might loose feeling…

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Animas Lunch Report – 2/1/15 – Suckers

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 1, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 2/1/15 – The Sucker You know what they say if you are catching suckers in the winter?  You are in the right spot.  You are also are using enough weight. Just keep fishing until something else bites.  Suckers might just be that X on the map for winter fly anglers.  Although kind…

Winter Fishing: The Most Important Part of Your Rig

Stories and Writings, Tips & TricksBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 28, 2016Leave a comment

Winter Fishing: The Most Important Part of Your Rig Look at this photo.  There are a few winter essentials being show here…however which one do you think is the most important? If you were ask us, it would be the split shot.  Use a lot to get your bugs where the fish are.  Without it, you…

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Animas Lunch Report – 1/27/15 – Small Brown Trout

Animas Lunch Report, Conditions, PhotosBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 27, 20162 Comments

Animas Lunch Report – 1/27/15 – Small Brown Trout Although these beautiful specimens are not the Instagram or Facebook showstopper that many of us equate with a high amount of likes and followers, these small guys are far more important.  Winter fishing on the Animas has historically been seen as a “tough chance” endeavor.  The…

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Animas Lunch Report – 1/25/15 – Forget the Forecast

Animas Lunch Report, ConditionsBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 25, 2016Leave a comment

Animas Lunch Report – 1/25/15 – Forget the Forecast It has been cold.  Nights in the single digits, ice on the river, witch’s mammary-kind of cold.  It has dissuaded a lot of people from getting out on the water, and for good reason.  The trout have not been particularly cooperative as of late on the…

Tying and Designing Better Flies with Juan “Hopper Juan” Ramirez

Fly Tying, InterviewBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 25, 2016Leave a comment

Tying and Designing Better Flies with Juan “Hopper Juan” Ramirez If you happen to be a Colorado fly fisher or fly tier, you may have heard of the “Hopper Juan” before.  Hopper Juan is the nickname given professional guide and fly tier, Juan Ramirez.  This nickname is actually the name of Juan’s first signature fly…

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