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.
Animas Lunch Report – June 1st, 2018 – Summer Has Arrived! It’s been quite a while since our last Animas Lunch Report…but since summer has arrived today, we wanted to set it off right! Check out the report and give us a call or stop by the shop before you head out!
Iron Fly-June 3rd @pigfarmink, @simmsfishing, @costasunglasses, and @duranglers are proud to present the first ever Durango Iron Fly. Kicking off at 6pm, June 3rd at the Billy Goat Saloon in Bayfield, Colorado. IRON FLY is fly tying meets Iron Chef as tiers compete in a battle of partying skills and bobbin prowess to make the ultimate fish snack from the…
Just like the old adage “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take… …you can’t catch the fish you don’t see. At this point, a good pair of optics is second to none for our guides out on the water. If you are not spotting fish, then you are not fishing to them. Quality…
Early Summer Fly Fishing Clinics and Demos Join us for our early summer clinics and demos and get your learn on through the season of runoff! We have a few clinics coming up that you won’t want to miss! Every other Wednesday evening for the next month, make sure you mark your calendars. Each event…
Intro to Fly Fishing Sale As the fly fishing spring season begins to ramp up, some of us are planning our summer family trips to waters near and far. One of the best parts of getting out on the water is passing on the fly fishing traditions to the next generation. From now through April…
Fly Fishing Artist Caps Now In Stock! We love hats, it’s probably no secret if you have ever been into the shop. We are always looking for new and interesting fly fishing hats to get in stock. From the classic Patagonia Fitz Roy Trout to the local favorite Rep Your Water caps; we love them…
Simms 2018 G3 Guide Wader Review There is no doubt that the Simms G3 guide wader is the standard by which all other waders are measured. While there are certainly waders you could spend more money on, these are the day in and day out waders our guides and staff use year round. From coastal…
Spring Trout on the Rise – March/April Fishing Forecast What is happening this March and April? Lots! Plan out that spring road trip and don’t forget our upcoming Fly Fly Fishing Fest! You can also check out our frequently updated river reports page for the most up to date information. We do have some guide…
Nate Karnes Brown Trout Stickers “That’s a pig! What a toad! Look at that football! A serious tank!” Back in stock, artistic depictions of our favorite brown trout descriptors in decal form. Direct from the creative mind of our buddy Nate Karnes, use these to decorate your parent’s van, bathroom mirror, coffee mug, canoe, kayak,…
Redington I.D. Customizable Fly Reel Now in stock! The Redington I.D. customizable fly reel. How is it customizable? Well the drag plate side of the reel is a blank slate to decorate with a whole selection of different I.D. Decals. Why, might you want to decorate a fly reel? Why not, fly fishing should be fun! …
Saltwater Season What constitutes “Saltwater Season”? For some, there is no season, it’s year round. Some like Camp Walker. Our friends over at Sage put together this incredible video about Camp and what it takes to be a guide in the Keys. The weekend is closing in, let this video inspire you through the last…
Euro Nymphing Techniques When it comes to Euro Nymphing Techniques, you could say that Josh Graffam is a bit of an expert. Euro, short for “European”, is an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of nymphing techniques that have been developed by competitive European anglers used to catch trout. In the simplest of terms,…
Durango Fly Fishing Film Tour 2018 It’s time to get excited! The 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Durango, and tickets are now on sale at the shop. Rocking Saturday, April 7th at the Durango Arts Center after our Fly Fishing Festival. Tickets now available in store for the discounted price of $14.…
Duranglers 2018 Fly Fishing Festival Schedule It’s that time of year! Spring is almost upon us and now is the time to start thinking about our upcoming Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival. Don’t miss it folks, it sure to be a great time! DURANGLERS FLY FISHING FESTIVAL – April 6 & April 7, 2018 THE 2018…
Navajo Reservoir Fly Fishing Video Are you a bass and pike fly fishing junkie? If you are not…maybe it is time to reconsider some things. Captian Mark Engler fly fishes many of our local lakes and reservoirs for vicious predators throughout they year. One of our most prolific bodies of water is Navajo Reservoir in…
New Look for the Shop If you stopped in the shop at any point this past January, you may have noticed some remodeling going on. It is all finally complete, and our new Simms installation is looking sharp. Stop in to check it all out! Here are few shots of the process along the way.
Let 2018 Be Your Big Fish Year – January Fishing Report 2017 has passed into the records of history. Now is the time to look forward to what 2018 will bring! A lot of us have set goals and resolutions for our fishing this year. We hope you have too! We are already planning our…
Dubbing Loop Shrimp Fly Tying Tutorial The Dubbing Loop Shrimp is a fantastic saltwater pattern when you need something quick. Ideal for bonefish on the flats of Belize, the Bahamas, or Christmas Island. We have also used this critter to entice the ever-wary Florida snook and redfish in the surf, on the flats, or at…
2018 Fly Fishing Resolutions 2018 is here. It’s a weird vibe, if I am honest. I don’t think I was ready for it. It’s easy to think of it as another year gone, but it might be better to think of it as having another year to look forward to. Another year to plan. Another set…
Sage – Swing Season – The Slowdown With no fish “hero shots” to speak of in this video from our friends over at Sage…it’s still very entertaining and worth your time if you have ever thought to yourself “steelhead might be cool to catch”. It’s the small part everyone plays with their daily decisions of…
Duranglers Flash Sale Day 4: Fly Tying Materials It’s time to stock up for the winter tying season! Our 4rd flash sale this week is going on all day today (Thursday, December 7th) and is a great way to load up (or load someone else up) on all materials you will need to craft those secret patterns..…
Duranglers Flash Sale Day 3: Stickers and Decals Stickers and decals: the best way to decorate your truck, boat, tying cave, or cooler. It’s custom art on the cheap! Our 3rd flash sale this week is going on all day today (Wednesday, December 6th) and is a great way to save on some beautiful stocking stuffers.…
Duranglers Flash Sale Day 2: Fly Fishing Books! Even in this digital age where seemingly endless knowledge is available at our fingertips, fly fishing books still hold many secrets. From fly tying, to beginner techniques, to guidebooks, to casting, to entomology, to just good ole fly fishing literature; there is nothing like cracking the spine on “analog” fly fishing…
December Flash Sale Week So we wanted to kick off the first week of December by doing something a little different. Each day this week, we are going to have a different flash sale for the Holidays. We will have a new opportunity every day to save 20% on some of your favorite fly fishing gear…but…
Rio Behind the Brand – Simon Gawesworth If there is only one thing you watch today, let it be this beautiful video. You may or may not have heard the name of Simon Gawesworth, but hopefully, you remember it after this. The single hand snake roll at 4:35 will haunt your dreams.