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Dynamic duo: Every angler should have one

A long time ago, there was a television show that featured a dynamic duo (DD) known as Batman and Robin. For those of you who don’t remember TV in black and white, you probably have no recol...

DATE: Jul 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Keep your rod in one piece: Don’t do these

It seems amazing that a rod built to fight and land fish of all sizes and weights is so fragile. Just when I think a fly-fishing trip is going smoothly, I get reminded that fly rods are brok...

DATE: Jun 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Air travel can be tricky with fly-fishing gear

Traveling on commercial airlines is no fun. It’s a hassle. The planes are crowded, have no leg room and the seats are uncomfortable. The aircraft are old, not on time, your luggage gets lost...

DATE: May 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Bird dogs, flies and a few safety tips

For anyone who has spent any time following a good bird dog and handler, the phrase “Let ’em hunt” is very familiar. The dog is trained for one thing and one thing only: finding ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Fly-fisherman’s dream: Luxury fishing trip to Chile

My wife and I recently spent a week on and fly-fished from what can only be described as the ultimate mother ship. To set the stage, one needs to have an understanding of what co...

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Beat the crowds to fly-fish on San Juan River

When I was contemplating writing this month’s column, I thought it would be nice if I went where the fish would take dry flies, the weather would be nice and I wouldn’t be fishing with hundr...

DATE: Feb 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Flashlight beam can help you improve casting

I believe the movement patterns of a golf swing and fly-fishing cast are very similar. Because the goal is to get the ball or fly to a place you want it to be, how your cast or s...

DATE: Jan 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

2013 was a very good year for fly-fishing

The other day I was standing in the stream when, under normal weather conditions, I would have been home napping in front of the fireplace. There was no reason for the day to be ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Another notch reveals nice land, people in N.D.

My favorite holiday, Halloween, has come and gone. My second-favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is coming up. I am thankful for all the things folks give thanks for as they sit around the Thank...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Time right for kokanee, brown trout at Vallecito

In my 20 years of living in Durango, I believe the word I hear mispronounced all kinds of different ways is Vallecito. It’s a beautiful-sounding Spanish word when pronounced corr...

DATE: Oct 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

For fun smallmouth bass fishing, try these Southwest Colo. lakes

Four years ago, I wrote a column about fly-fishing for smallmouth bass on the John Day River in Oregon. I mention this because some of you may actually be able to remember someth...

DATE: Sep 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Drought affects decisions about where to fish

If you’re a farmer, rancher or fly-fisherman, your theme song most likely is “Rain, Rain, Come Again and Again and Again.” The only way you’re not aware there is a drought in Sou...

DATE: Aug 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

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Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.