I Went Steelhead Fishing I should have taken the advice before I went. Or not. I can’t decide yet. Either way; I went steelheading. I can say I went steehead fishing on the Rogue River in Oregon. The Rogue River is quite literally drenched in steelhead fly fishing history. A history that can almost be felt…
Kyle and I have been throwing around the idea of getting a lot more fly tying here on the Duranglers’ blog. We have had a few installments, but are hoping to dive headfirst into the fly tying blog underworld this fall and winter. Until then, here are (in our opinion) the 5 Best Fly Tying Blogs…
Corqs Strike Indicators have become one of the more interesting products we are carrying this fall. Made out of cork, these indicators are a throwback to the old style cork bobber that many remember from their childhood. We here at Duranglers were skeptical at first…I mean it’s just another indicator right? And it is made of…
If you hit it right, fall can be a spectacular time for pike on Vallecito. Peter, Mark, and Peter’s dad hit it right. Pike fishing should be solid for the next few weeks until colder temps roll in. Call the shop if you are interested in setting up a fall pike trip, 970-385-4081. Fall Vallecito…
We thought some of these photos were too good not to make a post; so here they are. Trever makes lots of multi day trips to our surrounding high country and the Weminuche Wilderness throughout the Summer and Fall. Click for larger images. The Weminuche Hanging Lake photo is fairly breathtaking… Check out our Guide…
October Durango Fly Fishing Forecast October roughly translates to “streamers” in trout bum speak. With the shorter days and cooler nights, our local water temps have dropped and fish are one the move to fatten up before the deep cold of winter. Brown trout are also very active this time of year to get ready for…
Being a fly guy, I am a gear junkie…heck it probably has to do with being male. I like gear. I like good gear. I like stuff to work the way it should, when it should. So safe to say, I am taking as much gear steelheading as I can. Maybe I grew up with…
I am currently sitting at just over a week away from heading out to Oregon. Steelhead fever hasn’t taken me fully. I am not sure it could until I actually hook a steelhead…but nonetheless I am focused. I have been reading up on many preferred presentations; I have been studying the theories of successful steelheading;…
Made in USA Fly Fishing Gear There is a dichotomy behind the idea of “buying local”. On the one hand, buying local means supporting the local economy as well as jobs here in America. The past handful of years has shown us that the global economy is an unwieldy beast, answerable to no one . Keeping…
My journey has been set. Dates booked, reservations made, equipment gathering is in full force. I am going steelheading. Since my first post went live a few weeks ago; I have received a steady income of advice from many, willing to share their knowledge of chrome hunting. From equipment recommendations, fly advice, book suggestions, and even…
I recently had the opportunity to head out and shoot a short promo video with Jon of Left Coast Media for the soon to be available Ross Animas Reel 5/6. What better place to test this reel out than on the river for which it is named: The Animas. With its rough and tumble riffles…
John an 18 inch creek trout this summer. Read out how to find fish like this for yourself in our Guide to Fly Fishing the High Country.
September Durango Fly Fishing Forecast The end of Summer has begun. As melancholy as some feel, it is a fact we all have to face. The height of summer dry fly season is past, and now it is time for other matters to attend to. The first order of business: Fall fishing. Now, while Fall does…
Buying Waders Online When it comes to buying waders, most folks head on down to their local fly shop or sporting goods store to get fitted before they purchase a pair. This of course is the tried and true method of getting the best fit and function out of your waders. However; what if you…
Sage Accel and Sage Salt Review [button title=”Shop Sage Salt” link=”http://duranglers.com/product/sage-salt-fly-rod/” color=”green”] [button title=”Shop Sage Accel” link=”http://duranglers.com/shop/all-water-fly-rods/sage-accel-fly-rod/” color=”green”] This past Friday, our Sage sales rep was in the shop showing us many new offerings for the 2015 season. Among those offerings was the Sage Accel and Sage Salt family of rods. If you remember back in June, we…
A Beginners Journey Into Steelheading: An Introduction Let me preface this right off by saying I am not a steelhead expert. Actually I know nothing about steelheading other than the fact that they are heralded as one of the top targets in this sport of fly fishing. In my my mind, steelhead are the untouchable…
Durango August Fly Fishing Report August is here, and with it a fishing forecast we have not seen in the past few years. Thanks to the extended monsoonal rains (that are still happening with ferocity), our local waterways are seeing a good amount of water coming into August. This is fantastic news for those planning a…
Free T-Shirt August What is free T-shirt August you may ask? Well let me tell you. From now until the end of August 2014, any purchase on our online Fly Shop of $150 or more will receive a free Duranglers T-Shirt. All you need to do once your online shopping cart reaches $150 is add…
Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots Review [button title=”Shop Foot Tractors” link=”/product/patagonia-foot-tractor-wading-boot/” color=”green”] If there is one memorable thing about fishing the Animas (besides the brown trout), it is the wading. The wading can be tough. Really tough actually. Through the lower town section, boulders within the river depths range from “ankle rollers” to “SUV…
Creek Season – Duranglers Guide to Fly Fishing the High Country The day of our Nation’s independence is marked by July the 4th. This date (give or take a week) also marks an official beginning to what many who dwell in the mountains call “Creek Season”. “Creek Season” is mountain-speak for the few months throughout…
You may not have heard of Austin Prieskorn before; but one day you may. Rob had the opportunity to float Austin and his father down the Rio Grande this year. The term “Fly Fishing Prodigy” comes to mind…seeing that he is 7 years old and all. We could all probably learn a thing or two from…
Durango July Fishing Report June has come and gone and with it, a month of unreal fishing has passed. Not to worry, July is the high point of our summer fishing season and it continues to be great in our small slice of fishing heaven. As we wind down our Rio Grande float season and…
“Do I have any open wounds on my feet?” was my first thought as I waded knee deep through a brackish and stagnant backwater channel. Normally this would not be an issue but I religiously refuse to wear waders in the summer. Opting for wet wading in sandals; fleeting thoughts of infections, gangrene, and leg…
Summer Terminal Tackle Online Sale Summer is officially here! Rivers are clear, bugs are hatching, fish are rising…it’s time for summer fly fishing! As we all know, terminal tackle runs out when you need it most; so it’s better to have some in reserve than have none at all. Stock up now! Until the end of…
Sage Salt Fly Rod – First Impressions [button title=”Shop Sage Salt” link=”http://duranglers.com/product/sage-salt-fly-rod/” color=”green”] When a new rod comes on the fly fishing scene, there tends to be a lot of hoopla surrounding it. With marketing and ad campaigns up the wazoo, it is hard to tell fact from fiction. Well, as I write this (6/13/14); the…
