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…
Patagonia Forra Wading Boot Review
After the discontinuation of the Patagonia Ultralight wading boot a few years ago, the lightweight wading/hiking boot market saw a vacuum implode the market due to such a loss of…
Sage SALT R8 Fly Rod First Impressions
This is one we have been pretty excited about. After getting a sneak peek at the Sage SALT R8 fly rods about a month back, we have to say their…
G. Loomis IMX-PRO Creek Fly Rod Review
There is really nothing like knocking out 3 fly rod review videos in one day, only to find later that you capture some stellar fishing footage of 2 out of…
Sage R8 Core Fly Rod Review – Darn Fine
Duranglers Sage R8 Core Fly Rod Review – Darn Fine It has finally arrived: the most anticipated gear release of 2022, and with it our Sage R8 core fly rod…
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. …
New Patagonia Stealth Packs
The new Patagonia Stealth Packs are in, and we gotta say…wow. Simply designed, yet full of great and subtle features made these packs an instant favorite when they showed up! …
Sage PAYLOAD 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Back in 2019, we produced a video taking a quick look at the (then new) Sage PAYLOAD fly rod at IFTD 2019. This rod has since become a favorite big…
Sage SENSE Fly Rod Review and Initial Thoughts
The Sage SENSE Euro Nymph fly rod is new for 2021 and is a fantastic addition to any fly angler’s arsenal. Priced in the mid-point range, this is a great…
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…
Video – Scientific Anglers Floating Fly Lines for Trout
When it comes to choosing basic floating fly lines for trout, the options can feel dauntless and unending. With many models being built by even one manufacturer, there are truly…
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…
G. Loomis Fly Rods – IFTD 2019 – Duranglers Flies and Supplies
We brought G. Loomis fly rods into the shop this past year, and they have been a huge hit for us. The reason being, they are incredible casting and fishing…
Scott Centric Fly Rod Review – Fast Meets Feel, Elevated
The new Scott Centric fly rod has dropped, and it is a heavy hitter! (Not literally heavy, it’s quite light) Built in Montrose, Colorado, our friends at Scott let us…
Vince McMahon Will Save Us – 4-16-20 – Duranglers Animas Lunch Report
Vince McMahon will help save this country so stop stressing and go fish a streamer. But for real spring fishing has been good in the four corners, Blue-winged Olives have…
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders Review – IFTD 2019
The Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders were built to travel light and fast to your favorite backcountry honey hole. Pair with a lightweight set of hiking/wading boots such as the Simms…
Orvis Helios 3 Fly Rod Initial Thoughts Video
You have probably heard about the H3 already, but it’s new to us! We brought Orvis into the shop this year for the 2020 season because of the strides Orvis…
Streamer Swing Time – 4/9/20 – Animas Lunch Report
Spring temps are warming up the mountains, snow is melting, and rivers are rising and discoloring…it’s streamer swing time. Single hand or two handed, tie on your favorite big streamer…
Fly Stimulus – 4/2/20 – Animas Lunch Report
Today we talk about good things like fly fishing and blue winged olives on the Animas and protecting your face! Hopefully, by now you have also already heard about our…
Scott Sector Fly Rod Review – IFTD 2019
The Scott Sector fly rod is the hotness for 2020. Winner of the Best in Show award AND Best New Saltwater Rod award, it is no surprise that the Sector…