River Conditions in February Most of our local rivers are under ice and snow, however the Animas has started to clear up considerably. Fishing can be slow, but a string of warmer days in the high 30’s will cause the fishing to pick up. Don’t rule out a midge hatch to bring some fish…
Here are a few reasons why we love fishing the San Juan in winter. 1. Less people, you could even call it peaceful and quiet (except perhaps the occasional shotgun blast and falling duck). 2. The water is the same temp as it was in June, which might just be warmer than the air temp.…
Fall, or shoulder season as it is known here in Durango, is a time when fly shop staff and guides cut out to do some fishing of their own. With the busy season over, fewer trips lined up on the guide trip calendar, and those home maintenance projects nagging ; it is time say screw…
Mountain living: peaceful, serine, secluded, safe. I hear the phrase “the end is nigh” more and more these days. Ok so maybe I don’t hear that exact statement, but something similar is often slipped into daily conversation regarding the state of our world. Those that make this claim go on to explain that when the…
What’s up blogosphere? I thought I would put a word in here and introduce myself. My name is Andy and I will be a frequent contributor to the Duranglers blog. Some of you may have met me while in the shop, if not, well then hopefully someday. I am a frequent lounge about at Duranglers,…
Area Waters: With the moderating temperatures and our current snowpack condition, we are seeing wonderful conditions on the Animas for streamer fishing. Numerous big fish are being caught by both wade and float anglers. One of our shop staff was out last evening wade fishing across from the Dog Park with a new pattern he’d…
Since the Forest Service opened the Hermosa Park Road on May 1, we now have access to the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. With the early snow melt the East Fork in the Catch and Release, Native Cutthroat section is beautifully clear and running nice and full. As a result the dry fly fishing…
