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Patagonia Forra Wading Boot Review

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyAugust 22, 2023Leave a comment

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

Gear, Reviews, Saltwater, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 26, 2023Leave a comment

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

Creek Rods, Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJuly 20, 2022Leave a comment

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 Fly Rod Hooking up to Fish in Alaska

Sage R8 Core Fly Rod Review – Darn Fine

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyApril 7, 20222 Comments

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…

New Patagonia Stealth Packs

Gear, VideosBy Andy McKinleySeptember 29, 2021Leave a comment

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 SENSE Fly Rod Review and Initial Thoughts

Gear, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJune 4, 2021Leave a comment

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…

Video – Scientific Anglers Floating Fly Lines for Trout

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 8, 2021Leave a comment

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…

G. Loomis Fly Rods – IFTD 2019 – Duranglers Flies and Supplies

Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJanuary 12, 2021Leave a comment

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…

Sage SONIC Fly Rod Review – Initial Thoughts

ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyMay 19, 20202 Comments

Have you heard the recent fly rod news yet? Thanks to the world at large going into a state of quarantine and shutdowns, you may not have.  It felt like…

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Packable Waders Review – IFTD 2019

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyApril 10, 2020Leave a comment

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

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyApril 10, 2020Leave a comment

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…

Scott Sector Fly Rod Review – IFTD 2019

Gear, Reviews, Saltwater, VideosBy Andy McKinleyApril 2, 2020Leave a comment

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…

Sage TROUT LL Fly Rod Review from IFTD 2019 Review

Creek Rods, ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 26, 2020Leave a comment

The Sage TROUT LL fly rod is the new trout hotness out for 2020. Since we filmed this quick review, we noticed a lot of less than stellar press for…

The San Miguel Fly Reel: The Return of a Classic – IFTD 2019 Review

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyFebruary 24, 2020Leave a comment

The Ross Reels San Miguel fly reel was the classic reel and a personal shop favorite when it was introduced in the 90s. Since it’s discontinuation, we have been waiting…

Beginner Guide: Choosing a Fly Reel

Gear, Beginner's GuideBy Zak BeaversFebruary 3, 2020Leave a comment

After you have chosen your rod, the next step in building a setup is choosing a fly reel.  Again, we have to ask ourselves a few questions.  The first is…

Beginner Guide: Choosing a Fly Rod

Gear, Beginner's GuideBy Zak BeaversJanuary 28, 2020Leave a comment

Perhaps winter has you thinking of spring temps and bug hatches.  Perhaps you decided that “this is the year” and 2020 is going to be the one you dedicate to…

An Instant Fly Reel Classic-Ross Evolution LTX Review

Gear, ReviewsBy Lee PillaroNovember 11, 2019Leave a comment

Beautiful design pairs beautifully with on the water function.  Intriguing?  Then keep reading for our full Ross Evolution LTX review. Over the last decade or so, the technology in the…

Simms G4 Tactical Hip Pack Review

Gear, Reviews, VideosBy Andy McKinleyAugust 8, 2018Leave a comment

Simms G4 Tactical Hip Pack Review The Simms G4 Tactical hip pack might be the best grab-n-go pack solution for the fly angler. Great for the evening summer hatch or…

Simms Intruder Boot Review

Gear, VideosBy Andy McKinleyJuly 20, 2018Leave a comment

Simms Intruder Boot Review Just like days at the beach, nights at the Hawaiian shave ice trailer, and fireflies in the open fields of the Midwest; the Simms Intruder boots…

Simms 2018 G3 Guide Wader Review

Videos, Gear, ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyApril 4, 2018Leave a comment

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…

Sage X Saltwater Snook Andy McKinley Duranglers

Plus Size Sage X Models

Gear, Reviews, SaltwaterBy Andy McKinleyJune 2, 2017Leave a comment

Plus Size Sage X Models SHOP SAGE X FLY ROD The Sage X fly rod; much has been spoken of this mystical and majestic fly rod…with truth and fact being mixed…

Sage X Fly Rod Review

Gear, ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyAugust 4, 20168 Comments

Duranglers Sage X Fly Rod Review So here is where I am at: the Sage Z-Axis (for me) is the rod by which all other Sage rods are measured.  The…

The Season of Wet Wading

Gear, Tips & TricksBy Andy McKinleyJuly 26, 2016Leave a comment

The Season of Wet Wading The height of fishing season in the Rocky Mountains, like most locales, falls in the summer.  With summer temps comes a disdain for donning the…

Redington Hydrogen Fly Rod Review

Gear, ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyJune 17, 20165 Comments

Redington Hydrogen Fly Rod Review Last Summer, Redington announced the release of their new series of fly rods: the Hydrogen.  These rods were designed specifically for the trout angler, and…

Not Just Boy’s Fun – Fly Fishing Gear For Women

Gear, ReviewsBy Andy McKinleyMay 6, 2016Leave a comment

 Not Just Boy’s Fun – Fly Fishing Gear For Women Used to be (back in the day as they say), that fly fishing was largely a “man’s sport”.  Unless your…

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