Tying the Platte River Spider – A Classic Trout Spey Swinger
The Platte River Spider is a classic streamer and wet fly designed by Chris Schrantz that we have had great success swinging on a trout spey fly rod as well…
The Karl Malone Trout Spey Fly
The Karl Malone trout spey fly is a fly I designed and developed and has been the number one trout Spey swing streamer for me over the past few years. …
Trout Spey Intruder, Thin Mint Variation Fly Tying
Trout spey, for some of us, has taken over our fall, winter, springtime efforts on the water. Offering us new skills, techniques, and challenges; throwing a single or two-handed rod…
Christmas 2021 Fly Fishing Gift Guide
Stuck finding the perfect gift for the fly angler who “has everything”? We can assure you, they don’t, it will just take some creativity. How do we know this? Well,…
Ani-Caddis Jig Nymph Fly Tying Video
The Ani-Caddis is a fly I tied and developed over the years as I needed something to get down quick like a perdigon, but retain a little more realism than…
Tying Big Flies with Snowrunner, aka Nayat
Snowrunner…what the heck is snowrunner? Also known as nayat, it is a domestically bread farm animal from across the pond that offers fly tiers an incredibly diverse fly tying material. …
Hot damn! – Mexico Trip Report
Hot damn! What a trip. After months of waiting, we were finally able to get back down to Xcalak, MX to do some much-needed saltwater fishing. This crew was a…
New Patagonia Stealth Packs
The new Patagonia Stealth Packs are in, and we gotta say…wow. Simply designed, yet full of great and subtle features made these packs an instant favorite when they showed up! …
Sage PAYLOAD 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Back in 2019, we produced a video taking a quick look at the (then new) Sage PAYLOAD fly rod at IFTD 2019. This rod has since become a favorite big…
Fall Fly Fishing in Southwest Colorado
DISCLAIMER: In Fall, brown and brook trout spawn. While not illegal in most of the country, it is highly unethical to fish to spawning trout. Please know how to identify…
3 Lesser Known Fishing Spots Around Durango, CO
If there is one thing I’m sure most fly fishers have noticed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that a lot of our favorite fishing waters have been more crowded than…
Sage SENSE Fly Rod Review and Initial Thoughts
The Sage SENSE Euro Nymph fly rod is new for 2021 and is a fantastic addition to any fly angler’s arsenal. Priced in the mid-point range, this is a great…
Cream Midge Larva Variant Tying Tutorial – This Fly Catches Fish
The cream midge larva was probably one of the first truly “Colorado” flies I learned about when I moved here in 2002. Coming from the world of midwest fly fishing,…
Duranglers Spring 2021 Virtual Fly Fishing Festival
It’s coming… with a little different program this year, our annual fly fishing fest is going online and live with the Duranglers Spring 2021 Virtual Fly Fishing Festival! This time, we…
THE 2021 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR IS HERE!
THE 2021 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR IS HERE!!!! All around the US, temperatures are plummeting and the fishing season feels further away. Here is the chance to not only forget…
Video – Tying the Hollow Tie Engler Pike Fly
Engler’s Pike fly is one of our all-time favorite pike flies developed by Duranglers guide and boat captain, Mark Engler. This is not that fly. This is the hollow tie…
Video – Scientific Anglers Floating Fly Lines for Trout
When it comes to choosing basic floating fly lines for trout, the options can feel dauntless and unending. With many models being built by even one manufacturer, there are truly…
Dave Whitlock’s Rubber Legged Fox Squirrel Nymph – Matt Bennett Jig Variant
Matt Bennett is one of the most innovative fly designers these days. From Texas Hill Country bass to high country trout in Colorado, Matt has a full set of tying…
G. Loomis Fly Rods – IFTD 2019 – Duranglers Flies and Supplies
We brought G. Loomis fly rods into the shop this past year, and they have been a huge hit for us. The reason being, they are incredible casting and fishing…