Fishing - The Durango Herald

Power of 2 helps make saltwater trip excellent

I have discovered that the saying, “You can never have too much gear,” is especially true for those of us who enjoy fly fishing in saltwater. This really becomes apparent if you ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

A sporting chance to beat the shoulder season

The shoulder season and spring break are about to give way to the hands-on season and spring fever. Athletics-wise, the local high school teams – and, to a certain extent, Fort Le...

DATE: Mar 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Residents advise Parks and Wildlife on its future

Workshop finds funding is top priority

DATE: Mar 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tall tales? Yes and no, fishing writer says

Durango guide releases second book

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Cold-water fishing can offer anglers respite from crowds

MADISON RIVER, Mont. (AP) – Abby Montgomery grew up fishing for cutthroat trout on the Blackfoot River not far from her home in Helena. After graduating from high school, she moved south to ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Taxes are good for TART; did I really say that?

Before I start this column, I am compelled to issue a disclaimer. Aliens have not replaced my Fox News-loving, redneck, right-wing brain with a CNN News-loving, liberal, left-wing brain. ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Sportsmen rally for their public lands

Colorado’s anglers and hunters protest efforts to transfer federal lands to state control

DATE: Feb 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kids big winners at Vallecito ice-fishing tourney

VALLECITO RESERVOIR – The young boy seemed in awe of the fish, or maybe he was shy, or a little intimidated. But, in his defense, it was a big fish, and must have seemed huge to a...

DATE: Feb 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Vallecito on – and through – ice

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area calling it a season

It was a beacon of winter, the Hesperus Ski Area. Travel down U.S. Highway 160 any time after dark and you couldn’t miss the lighted slope with its evening hours of late. ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

The trout below the ice

Winter cooperating, so far, for anglers at Mancos State Park

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Animas River trout in decline

Fewer young browns particularly worrisome

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday