Tying the Kreelex Streamer
We have been talking about the Kreelex Streamer since way back in 2015, but we have never actually put a proper tying tutorial together for the people. You can find…
Tying the Platte River Spider – A Classic Trout Spey Swinger
The Platte River Spider is a classic streamer and wet fly designed by Chris Schrantz that we have had great success swinging on a trout spey fly rod as well…
The Karl Malone Trout Spey Fly
The Karl Malone trout spey fly is a fly I designed and developed and has been the number one trout Spey swing streamer for me over the past few years. …
Trout Spey Intruder, Thin Mint Variation Fly Tying
Trout spey, for some of us, has taken over our fall, winter, springtime efforts on the water. Offering us new skills, techniques, and challenges; throwing a single or two-handed rod…
Ani-Caddis Jig Nymph Fly Tying Video
The Ani-Caddis is a fly I tied and developed over the years as I needed something to get down quick like a perdigon, but retain a little more realism than…
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. …
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,…
Video – Tying the Hollow Tie Engler Pike Fly
Engler’s Pike fly is one of our all-time favorite pike flies developed by Duranglers guide and boat captain, Mark Engler. This is not that fly. This is the hollow tie…
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…
Stay home and stock up with Duranglers Quarantine Coupon
Staying busy and sane in these trying times may be difficult, but we wanted to give you some help. Place an online order this weekend and save 20% on all…
EP Pike Fly Tying Video
The EP Pike Fly was modeled after the classic Enrico Puglisi Peanut Butter saltwater fly, but sized up for our local pike fisheries. All things considered, this fly is pretty…
Top 10 Flies for Southwest Colorado
We originally wrote Top 10 Flies for Southwest Colorado for another website way back in 2014! That post has since been taken down, so we figured why not get it…
Complex Twist Streamer Fly Tying Tutorial
The Complex Twist Streamer is a play on the Complex Twist Bugger, invented and made famous by the creative mind of Cheech over at Fly Fish Food. With a few…
Backcountry Beetle Fly Tying with Matt Bennett
The Backcountry Beetle, designed and tied by Matt Bennett, is a simple but very effective foam beetle. We really like fishing this fly throughout the summer into fall, and trout…
Matt Bennett Fly Tying Demo – May 28th
If you missed Matt last year, well then make sure you mark your calendars! Matt Bennett (aka @flygeekmatt on Instagram) will be presenting us with another incredible fly tying demo full…
Animas Lunch Report – 5/3/19 – Pike Season
This is the upload of our Facebook live Animas Lunch Report from this past Friday. We are talking the San Juan River, Spring flows, and pike fishing! With this weird…
Learn to Tie Trout Streamers at our Streamer Tying Class
This class is limited to 4 students, so pre-registration is a must. Have you immersed yourself in the world of fly tying and are now looking to up your game? …
Craft Fur Baitfish (with hollow tie) – Fly Tying With Matt Bennett
Craft Fur Baitfish (with hollow tie) – Fly Tying With Matt Bennett Matt Bennett is one of the most innovative fly designers these days. From Texas Hill Country bass to…
Animas Lunch Report – July 18th – Monsoons Have Come
Animas Lunch Report – July 18th – Monsoons Have Come On this rendition of the Animas Lunch Report: the heat is hitting us here in Durango…but so is the RAIN!!! …
Animas Lunch Report – July 4th – Celebrate Freedom, Go Fishing!
Animas Lunch Report – July 4th – Celebrate Freedom, Go Fishing! It’s been a bit since we have been able to make a true Animas Lunch Report video, so we…
Tying the Lunch Money Streamer with Matt Bennett
Tying the Lunch Money Streamer with Matt Bennett Matt Bennett is one of the most innovative up and coming fly designers these days, and his Lunch Money streamer has become…
Dubbing Loop Shrimp Fly Tying Tutorial
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,…
Duranglers Flash Sale Day 4: Fly Tying Materials
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,…
Wired Stonefly – Pat’s Rubberlegs Variation Tying Tutorial
Wired Stonefly – Pat’s Rubberlegs Variation Tying Tutorial The Wired Stonefly is an amazing Umpqua signature fly pattern from the mind of Brad Befus that drops quick into the depths…
Tying a Skinny Annelid for the San Juan River and Other Selective Trout
Tying a Skinny Annelid for the San Juan River and Other Selective Trout The Annelid, or aquatic earthworm, is a staple on most of our guide trips headed to the…