By Lee Pillaro There are days that can be measured in hours, others that can be measured in dry fly eats, and still more that seem to not be measured at all. These days exist all at once, never beginning and never ending. For me, most of these immeasurable days come in October. Colorado is…
What is a Dry Fly Life Cycle? What exactly is a dry fly life cycle? It looks a little something like this! When you the hatch is on so strong that you can’t keep trout off your fly. When your bug is getting demolished as fast as you can tie another one one. Designed and illustrated…
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…
Sage Circa Fly Rod Review – Pride and Prejudice It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fly rod must be in want of a rising trout. When I first fished the Sage Circa; truthfully I will have to admit that I felt a little bit like Mr. Darcy when he…
Duranglers July Monthly Report – Dry or Die Usually, July is known as the height of dry fly season here in Southwestern Colorado. However, with all the moisture we received this year, dry fly season has just begun. With so many hatches just kicking into gear with subsiding runoff, we are looking at a great…
Throwback Thursday is generally a social media term. Used on Thursdays when one wants to post a photo of times past. This photo brought me back to a special day that I felt should be shared on our blog. It also reminded me of what awaits me in only a few short months, unexplored water.…
Durango August Fly Fishing Report August is here, and with it a fishing forecast we have not seen in the past few years. Thanks to the extended monsoonal rains (that are still happening with ferocity), our local waterways are seeing a good amount of water coming into August. This is fantastic news for those planning a…
You may not have heard of Austin Prieskorn before; but one day you may. Rob had the opportunity to float Austin and his father down the Rio Grande this year. The term “Fly Fishing Prodigy” comes to mind…seeing that he is 7 years old and all. We could all probably learn a thing or two from…
“Do I have any open wounds on my feet?” was my first thought as I waded knee deep through a brackish and stagnant backwater channel. Normally this would not be an issue but I religiously refuse to wear waders in the summer. Opting for wet wading in sandals; fleeting thoughts of infections, gangrene, and leg…
My wife gave me time to go fishing this year for Father’s Day. This may not seem like much to those without children; but to those of us who raise grommets as our own and have a severe love of fly fishing, finding time can be tough. Since much of our local rivers are high…
Every year, first weekend of October, I take a trip. The purpose of this trip has always been to meet up with close friends from the front range and fish as much as we can for as long as we can. The meet up point is always in Colorado, but it changes every year. This…
