Scientific Anglers Sharkwave Siege Fly Line Review
Some may ask “Why would I need a niche fly line? My current fly line works just fine.” Well, niche fly lines are not for everyone. That is why we…
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.
A Beginner’s Journey Into Steelheading: After Action Report and Lessons Learned
A Beginner’s Journey Into Steelheading: After Action Report and Lessons Learned I Went Steelhead Fishing I should have taken the advice before I went. Or not. I can’t decide yet. Either…
The 5 Best Fly Tying Blogs You Should be Following
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…
Corqs Strike Indicators Review
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…
Fall Vallecito Pike on the Fly
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…
Weminuche Hanging Lake and Other Trever Photos
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…
October 2014 Fly Fishing Report
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…
A Beginner’s Journey Into Steelheading: Gear
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…
A Beginner’s Journey Into Steelheading: Relax and Practice
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…
Made in USA Fly Fishing Gear
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…
A Beginner’s Journey Into Steelheading: Advice
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…
Fishing the Ross Animas on the Animas River
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. …
18 Inch Creek Trout
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
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…
Buying Waders Online: A How To Guide
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…
Sage Accel and Sage Salt Review
Sage Accel and Sage Salt Review [button title=”Shop Sage Salt” link=”https://duranglers.com/product/sage-salt-fly-rod/” color=”green”] [button title=”Shop Sage Accel” link=”https://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…
A Beginners Journey Into Steelheading: Intro
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…
Durango August Fly Fishing Report
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…
Free T-Shirt August
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…
Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots Review
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…
Creek Season – Duranglers Guide to Fly Fishing the High Country
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)…
Fly Fishing Prodigy
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…
Durango July Fishing Report
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…
The Hallmarks of Summer
“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…
Summer Terminal Tackle Online Sale
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…