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…
25 Years of Hits 25 years of memories.25 years of stories.25 years of friendships.25 years of travel.25 years of laughter.25 years of heartbreak.25 years of missed sets, frozen guides, and the one that got away.25 years of grabs, singing reels, and chrome.25 years of steelhead flies.Sometimes old fly boxes are loaded with more nostalgia than…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/28/15 – Senyo’s Laser Dub Well we have made it through the bulk of holiday season. With new years fast approaching, are you going to make a new year’s resolution to tie more streamers? If you, you may want to check out our new stock of Senyo’s Laser Dub. Long fibered…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/14/15 – River Slush The past few nights have been cold. Very cold in fact. So cold, that the past few mornings the Animas has been flowing with a nice amount of river slush. Precipitation is on the forecast for later this week, but temps should also be up by then…
Duranglers December Fishing Report – The Weather Outside It’s cold. Snow is dropping and wind is blowing. The weather outside is frightful…or at least mildly unpleasant. We get it, fishing may be one of the last things on your mind. (Skiing may be first). With dropping temps, make sure to layer up and have a good…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/14/15 – Accumulation Sometimes, early Christmas presents come in the form of big white flakes. Predictions of 3 to 5 have come to fruition, and it is still coming down! With every bit of snow accumulation in the winter, our hearts are happy. Winter snow is summer flows. So keep it…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/11/15 – Figure it Out Hopefully these photos help you figure out how you should be fishing on the Animas (or anywhere in the Four Corners) this weekend. Don’t forget we have our Articulated Fly Tying Demo tomorrow presented by master guide and fly tier Mike Sulkosky! 10 am at the…
Coming Soon – Kreinik Flash So these look more like Christmas ornaments than actual flies…but it turns out The Kreelex is one of the hottest streamer patterns on the Missouri River in Montana. Well we are pretty excited to announce that soon enough, we will be getting Kreinik Flash here in the shop. The main…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/8/15 – Name That Bug First up, the Animas is still fishing solid with midge emergers and dries. You should also be packing small nymphs such as Juju Baetis, Rainbow Warriors, Disco Midges, and Deep Poison Tungs. Streamers fished slow or dead drift will also pick up a fish or two.…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/7/15 – Lurch Killz From guiding clients on the San Juan River all summer to winters cranking out flies and swinging for steelhead, there is always plenty to talk about with Mike. The man is a fishy guy and a master fly tier to be sure…but did you know that Mike…
Animas Lunch Report – 12/4/15 – Dear Kyle, At Swiss Colony Beef Log Dear Kyle, At Swiss Colony Beef Log- I am sad you left here at Duranglers us for the Midwest. I miss you. The shop misses you. The trout of Colorado still whisper your name in reverent fear. I am saddened that you are not able…
We are pretty excited about the new Rising nets that just came in. Actually, we have been pretty excited about these nets for a while. If you have not checked our review of the Rising Nets, make sure you do. These nets are solid and sturdy, good looking…and even have a hidden flask… Check out…
Well we have made it full circle to another holiday season. Love it or hate it, it’s here. Friends and family, food and festivities: for the next month expect cheer and Christmas music. Hopefully this time of year doesn’t bring about immense amounts of stress. If you so happen to have a fly angler on…
Animas Lunch Report – 11/20/15 – Get Ready for Brock Osweiler Get ready for the first career start of Brock Osweiler this Sunday. We will probably be tying flies and watching with anticipation on how the Broncos will do against Da’ Bears. We shall see how Denver does sans Manning. Anyway, the Animas Lunch Report…
Animas Lunch Report – 11/19/15 – Midges, Midges Abound! I had a few minutes to get out of the shop and make a few casts on lunch. I mainly headed down to the river to try out the Sage Accel and a few new flies (specifically this Kreelex streamer…more on that later). I didn’t even…
Animas Lunch Report – 11/13/15 – Hunting Season You may or may not have noticed that our blog has been a little bit quiet the past few weeks. Besides being a fairly busy time for us on the back end (receiving new product, shipping orders, getting ready for the holidays); many of us have been…
2015 Winter Fly Tying Events This time of year kicks us into high gear for tying bugs. Replacing lost flies, stocking up for a trip, or just trying weird stuff; we are busy at the vice these days. We have a lot in the works right now… Open Fly Tying Nights Grab your tying kit,…
