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Yearly Archives: 2021

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Tying the Platte River Spider – A Classic Trout Spey Swinger

Fly Tying, Spey and Steelhead, VideosBy Andy McKinleyDecember 29, 2021Leave a comment

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 as a swung, stripped, or dead drifted on a single-handed rod.  This fly comes in a simple package, but has a lot of variety to…

The Karl Malone Trout Spey Fly

Fly Tying, Spey and Steelhead, VideosBy Andy McKinleyDecember 14, 20212 Comments

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.  Looking for a simple and lightweight streamer tied with only a few materials, the Karl Malone went through a handful of versions and material changes…

Trout Spey Intruder, Thin Mint Variation Fly Tying

Fly Tying, VideosBy Andy McKinleyDecember 1, 2021Leave a comment

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 has become more of a nuanced obsession in the greater realm of fly fishing. Why? It certainly isn’t the fish count, that is for sure. …

Christmas 2021 Fly Fishing Gift Guide

GearBy Andy McKinleyNovember 24, 2021Leave a comment

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, that hustband/wife/friend/uncle/dad always comes in after Christmas to pick up what they need.  They key is finding out. Why not just ask them what they…

Ani-Caddis Jig Nymph Fly Tying Video

Fly Tying, VideosBy Andy McKinleyNovember 19, 2021Leave a comment

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 a flashy style attractor jig.  The Ani-Caddis was born from a match-the-hatch mindset rather than a competition attractor mindset while fishing in southwest Colorado, specifically…

Tying Big Flies with Snowrunner, aka Nayat

Fly Tying, Reviews, Saltwater, Spey and Steelhead, VideosBy Andy McKinleyOctober 26, 20212 Comments

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.  Our best description is that it is a nice middle ground between bucktail and Icelandic sheep.  Difficult to find here in the USA currently, Nayat…

Hot damn! – Mexico Trip Report

Stories and Writings, TripsBy Andy McKinleyOctober 13, 20211 Comment

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 great mix of anglers. We had a first-timer all the way to guys with decades of experience in the salt. 3 of our anglers caught…

New Patagonia Stealth Packs

Gear, VideosBy Andy McKinleySeptember 29, 2021Leave a comment

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!  Built with tough yet lightweight nylon and a lot of room to fit fly boxes, lunch, water bottles, rain jackets, and more; these are quickly…

Sage PAYLOAD 6 Weight Fly Rod Review

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleySeptember 21, 20211 Comment

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 predator rod of ours, chasing pike, bass, and musky.  However, we didn’t get a whole lot of time with the 6 weight (our loss). Recently,…

Fall Fly Fishing in Southwest Colorado

Conditions, Tips & TricksBy Lee PillaroSeptember 14, 20212 Comments

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 spawning beds, known as redds, and do not fish to trout that are spawning. You wouldn’t want someone to stick a hook in your face…

3 Lesser Known Fishing Spots Around Durango, CO

Stories and Writings, Tips & Tricks, TripsBy Lee PillaroAugust 31, 20212 Comments

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 in years past. With more people opting to travel domestically than internationally, coupled with more and more people spending time outdoors to stay socially distanced,…

Sage SENSE Fly Rod Review and Initial Thoughts

Gear, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJune 4, 2021Leave a comment

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 option for anglers who want to up their game with a premium rod without the premium price tag. Sage did a fantastic job with the…

Cream Midge Larva Variant Tying Tutorial – This Fly Catches Fish

Fly Tying, VideosBy Andy McKinleyMay 21, 20211 Comment

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, my familiarity with tying and fishing small bugs was limited to the Brassies and Griffith Gnats.  Not that midges weren’t a primary food source on…

Duranglers Spring 2021 Virtual Fly Fishing Festival

Events, NewsBy Andy McKinleyMarch 24, 20211 Comment

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 will be celebrating with a FULL WEEK of live streaming events, clinics, interviews, seminars, and of course…gear giveaways. We will be kicking off our fest…

THE 2021 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR IS HERE!

Events, NewsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 17, 2021Leave a comment

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 the freezing temps but also GET GEARED UP FOR SPRING. We are proud to announce that through a partnership with the Fly Fishing Film Tour,…

Video – Tying the Hollow Tie Engler Pike Fly

Fly Tying, VideosBy Rob SchmidtFebruary 12, 20212 Comments

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 variation. Little has been published of the original Engler Pike Fly, perhaps this is by design. Perhaps, there will be someday. In the meantime, the…

Video – Scientific Anglers Floating Fly Lines for Trout

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 8, 2021Leave a comment

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 a ton on the market right now. One could say we are in the golden age of fly lines  and fly line technology, though for…

Dave Whitlock’s Rubber Legged Fox Squirrel Nymph – Matt Bennett Jig Variant

Fly Tying, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 18, 2021Leave a comment

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 skills in his arsenal. This video is Matt’s full tying demo of his jig and rubber legs variation on the classic Whitlock’s Fox Squirrel Nymph.…

G. Loomis Fly Rods – IFTD 2019 – Duranglers Flies and Supplies

Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 12, 2021Leave a comment

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 machines.  From the mid-priced wonder, the IMX-PRO to the new NRX+ for a faster rod and the NRX+ LP for a softer feel, these rods…

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