DURANGLERS FLY FISHING FESTIVAL
APRIL 2, 3 & 4, 2026
JOIN US AND OUR INDUSTRY FRIENDS FOR TWO
DAYS OF FUN, EDUCATION, CLINICS, DEALS AND DEMOS
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The F3T, aka Fly Fishing Film Tour Animas City Theatre 6 PM with 5RTU Our fly fishing festival would not be complete without a night of fly fishing films. The F3T is back again, thanks to our local 5 Rivers Trout Unlimited chapter, which is bringing the Fly Fishing Film Tour back to Durango. Check out the quick preview below.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Double Tree Hotel –Ballroom
Charlie Craven “Fly Tying Demonstration / Q & A”
Charlie is the owner of Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada Colorado and is one of the best tyers on the planet! Join us and learn the secrets of tying awesome flies. Stay for a short film after Charlie’s presentation. We think you will enjoy it!
Social 6:30-7:00 PM / Presentation 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 4, 2026
*The first 20 people through the doors get a free bag of swag! One of them has a special surprise, a $100 Duranglers Gift Card. Doors open 8am.
*Door Buster sales on a wide selection of items so get geared up for the season!
*Free Drawings throughout the day for some great stuff. The grand prize drawing will be at 4:00 PM for a free guided trip with Duranglers! The more events you attend the better your chance to win.
*Meet our Product Representatives who would love to talk with you about their products. Let them help you choose the right gear for your fly fishing goals and take advantage of in-store specials.
Schedule of Events – Saturday, April 4, 2025
Duranglers 9:00-9:30 AM Ross Kinsley and Scott Harkins “Great New Product For 2026 From Grundens and Skwala”
These two Brands are relatively new to Duranglers, and we are excited to have them in the shop. Great options for waders, footwear etc.
Duranglers 10:00-10:30 AM Andrew Larson “Up Your Stillwater Game”
The Why, Where, When, What, and how to fly fish lakes for trout. As many Rivers get more crowded lakes offer new and often overlooked water to fish. .
Duranglers 11:00-11:30 AM Ross Kingsley, Dustin Carlson, Jake McKittrick and Zack Dalton “The Latest and Greatest In Fly Rods”
Join our sales reps from Sage, Orvis, Scott, and St Croix to learn about the great new rods from these great rod manufacturers.
Santa Rita Park 12:00 Noon “Lunch On Duranglers”
Santa Rita Park 12:00-2:00 PM “Casting, Demos, Instruction and Much More”
Join our Fly Fishing Sales Reps and us at the park for product education, casting instructions, demos, clinics, lunch and much more. There will be rods to cast from Sage, Scott, Orvis, and St Croix.
Duranglers 2:30-3:30 PM Charlie Craven “Book Signing / Meet and Greet”
Meet master fly tier and author Charlie Craven at our book signing event. Charlie will be signing books, sharing insights and connecting with fellow fly anglers and tiers.
Duranglers 4:30 PM Grand Prize Drawings, including a Guided Trip With Duranglers!
Get excited for the F3T back again!
Of course, our fly fishing festival would not be complete without a night of fly fishing films. The F3T is back again, thanks to our local 5 Rivers Trout Unlimited chapter, which is bringing the Fly Fishing Film Tour back to Durango. Kicking off the Fest on Thursday, April 2nd, join us for a viewing of this yearly film event and get pumped for the fly fishing season! Check out the quick preview below.
