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. …
Andy manages Duranglers Flies and Supplies online store and web content. When he is not plugging away in the basement of Duranglers, he can be found in the shop talking weird flies, throwing spey casts for few fish, eating pizza, drinking coffee, painting, and raising a family in Southwest Colorado.
His fly fishing writings have been published on blogs such as the Daily Drake and Simms Wading Room.
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…
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 – 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…
A Winter Streamer Mission
To some, winter fishing is “off the table”. It all comes down to how bad you want to feel the tug of a mighty brown trout hunting for that winter…
Duranglers 2020 Fly Fishing Gift Guide
“What do I get for my [insert: dad, uncle, cousin, mom, friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.] who fly fishes and already has everything?” Nothing, they already “have everything”. However, that question…
Replace Your Lucky Duranglers Hat With a New One…for free!
How is that old lucky Duranglers hat looking? A little rough for wear? A few stains, maybe a tear or two on the bill? We bet it comes with a…
Scott Centric Fly Rod Review – Fast Meets Feel, Elevated
The new Scott Centric fly rod has dropped, and it is a heavy hitter! (Not literally heavy, it’s quite light) Built in Montrose, Colorado, our friends at Scott let us…
Sage SONIC Fly Rod Review – Initial Thoughts
Have you heard the recent fly rod news yet? Thanks to the world at large going into a state of quarantine and shutdowns, you may not have. It felt like…
Lake Time – 5-14-20 – Animas Lunch Report
With runoff in full effect, it’s lake time for trout, bass, pike, carp, crappie, and walleye. Everything is ready to eat a fly right now, get out and huck a…
Our Doors Are Open! – 5-8-20 – Animas Lunch Report
It’s a hopeful day today because our doors are open to you at the shop as of May 8th! We are following our local ordnances and maintaining a high level…
All Good Things Must – 4-23-20 – Animas Lunch Report
As they say, all good things must come to an end. However, the end of one good thing brings about the beginning of another good thing. After a good month and…
Vince McMahon Will Save Us – 4-16-20 – Duranglers Animas Lunch Report
Vince McMahon will help save this country so stop stressing and go fish a streamer. But for real spring fishing has been good in the four corners, Blue-winged Olives have…
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders Review – IFTD 2019
The Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders were built to travel light and fast to your favorite backcountry honey hole. Pair with a lightweight set of hiking/wading boots such as the Simms…
Orvis Helios 3 Fly Rod Initial Thoughts Video
You have probably heard about the H3 already, but it’s new to us! We brought Orvis into the shop this year for the 2020 season because of the strides Orvis…
Streamer Swing Time – 4/9/20 – Animas Lunch Report
Spring temps are warming up the mountains, snow is melting, and rivers are rising and discoloring…it’s streamer swing time. Single hand or two handed, tie on your favorite big streamer…
Shop Talk with John and Taylor
Are you looking for a reprieve from the steady doldrums of monotonous quarantine? Well, mark your calendars for this Monday, April 13th at 5 pm. Our good friend Taylor Edrington…
Fly Stimulus – 4/2/20 – Animas Lunch Report
Today we talk about good things like fly fishing and blue winged olives on the Animas and protecting your face! Hopefully, by now you have also already heard about our…