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 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…
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…
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 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… 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…
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 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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
Animas Lunch Report – 1/20/15 – Tatted from Head to Toe Are you wanting to catch fish right now? Here is a secret: the San Juan is fishing very good. Shop hero Derek met this San Juan dweller recently and he was tatted from head to toe. The bow, not Derek.
Tying and Designing Better Flies with Matt Bennett Author’s note: this is the first installment of an ongoing blog series titled “Tying and Designing Better Flies” where I will be interviewing professional guides and fly tiers from all over to get their input on how to create better bugs. Matt Bennett, owner and operator of http://www.flygeek.net/ is…
Animas Lunch Report – 1/18/15 – Hawaiian Shaved Ice The Animas has been flowing the consistency of Hawaiian shaved ice lately. Expect that to change though. With snow on the forecast this week, temps have been rising above freezing and the slush on the Animas may break up a bit. There will even be enough…
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Laguna Madre With Derek Duranglers employee Derek recently took a dude’s trip to Laguan Madre in South Texas to escape the frigid temps of Durango. Hang outs were maximized and friendships solidified as the fishing stoke was high. Despite the cold weather, fish were caught and good times were had in the salt.
Animas Lunch Report – 1/11/15 – Cabin Fever Cabin fever hit last Friday for Duranglers guide Rob Coddington. Disregarding the forecast, Rob and Jeff made a mission of it on our local Animas. A few fish were landed, including a gnarly gold sucker. They are out there, you will just have to work for em!
Daryl the Shop Dog If you have been in the shop this past year, you may have met Daryl our shop dog. Just over a year old, Daryl is a chocolate lab with a demeanor that surpasses his age. He is an old soul some would say. He likes retrieving ducks, meeting ladies, and…
Duranglers January Fishing Report – Set Your Goals It has been a seriously sweet winter so far. Tons of snow before January 1st, and it keeps on coming. Consider this: the snow that falls before the first of the year is the same water we are fishing in August! The winter solstice usually accounts for…
A Day of Spey on the San Juan River in January A day spent on the San Juan River in January attempting to fool trout are typified in these ways: • Occasional winds – Sometimes gale force, sometimes dead calm • Low Temps – Teens and Twenties • Decreased flows – Currently at about 270 cfs…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/31/15 – Be Careful Out There 2016 starts in 8 hours. Be careful out there. Enjoy your chosen beverage responsibly. Don’t drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. And watch where you wade. That ice may look thicker than it actually is. Here is to a 2016 full of tight…
