Duranglers

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  "bio": "Duranglers operates a sophisticated seasonal guiding program across Southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico, with deep expertise on the San Juan River's world-class tailwater fishery, the Animas River's spring and early-summer hatches, and the Dolores River's summer hopper fishing. The guide rotates clients through high-alpine lakes and creeks of the San Juan Mountains and Weminuche Wilderness for native cutthroat and brook trout, while fall brings excellent dry-fly opportunities on the Rio Grande and upper Dolores as larger browns move into the rivers. Winter focus shifts to consistent tailwater action on the San Juan and Animas, where stable temperatures provide reliable trout fishing even in cold months.",
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      "question": "What species can I catch with Duranglers?",
      "answer": "Duranglers targets a variety of trout species including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. They also offer opportunities to catch Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.",
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      "question": "What is your cancellation policy?",
      "answer": "A 50% deposit is required upon booking. We accept all major credit cards, cash, or check. A refund of the deposit, less fees, will be issued for guided fishing trips that cancel more than 14 days prior to the trip date. Guided fishing trips that cancel 14 days to 48 hours prior to the trip date will result in the forfeiture of the full price of the deposit. Guided fishing trips that cancel less than 48 hours, or in the event of a 'no show', will result in the forfeiture of deposit and remaining trip balance. Guided fishing trips proceed, regardless of weather or water conditions. Therefore, inclement weather or undesirable fishing conditions are NOT acceptable reasons to cancel and have a deposit refunded. In the event of dangerous conditions, Duranglers reserves the right to cancel the trip. In the event your reservation is cancelled due to unsafe conditions, you will have the option to rebook your trip, or your deposit will be refunded.",
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      "question": "What types of fly fishing does Duranglers offer?",
      "answer": "Duranglers provides a range of fly-fishing experiences, including wade fishing, float fishing, and backcountry trips. They cater to various techniques like dry-fly, nymphing, and streamer fishing.",
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      "question": "Where is the San Juan River?",
      "answer": "Northern New Mexico. A 60-minute drive from Durango!",
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      "question": "Where does Duranglers operate?",
      "answer": "Duranglers guides in the Durango, Colorado area, with access to the San Juan River, Animas River, Rio Grande, and numerous high-alpine lakes and creeks throughout the San Juan Mountains.",
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      "question": "What makes the San Juan River so special?",
      "answer": "The San Juan River in New Mexico is a tailwater flowing out of Navajo Dam from the bottom of Navajo Reservoir. This makes for a fairly consistent year round outflow temperature. Consistent year round water temps make for year round fishing. The magic of tailwaters! When the river was impounded in 1962, the water temperature mixed with the nutrients in the river made the perfect storm that resulted in a bug factory. Trout were stocked and immediately began to thrive. With nonstop food, trout eat constantly…and grow large. This section is low-gradient and easily floatable year round. Add to that, the beautiful desert canyon scenery, and it becomes a very unique fly fishing experience. The state of New Mexico realized this and the first three miles of the tailwater are a part of Navajo State Park and incorporate special catch and release fly and lure only regulations. To put it simply, it is like a large spring creek fishery in the desert.",
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      "question": "Does Duranglers provide gear for their trips?",
      "answer": "Yes, Duranglers indicates that gear is provided for their guided fishing trips, including flies.",
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      "question": "What flies are working on the San Juan River?",
      "answer": "Small flies are working. To expand on that, small midges and annelids are what the fish are eating. Now of course, there are more food sources than these two; however 90% of the time 90% of the fish you can catch will be on these two imitations…figure out that math! The San Juan River contains some substantial food sources for trout. They are: Midges – The staple, year round food source. Blue Winged Olives – Mostly found in the spring and fall, these can often be found below Texas Hole. Annelids and Aquatic worms – Another year round staple that trout are constantly feasting on close to the dam. Leeches – Fish will eat leeches year round on the San Juan, especially in the fall and winter. Trout Eggs – A great attractor point fly for your nymph rig, works year round but best in the spring and fall. PMD – Found in the lower stretches in summer. Caddis – Same as PMDs, most often found in the lower stretches throughout summer. Hoppers – Closer to the dam, trout will not target hoppers as frequently, but as you make your way down river (especially in the lower water) hoppers become a great fly of choice in the summer. Large Flying Ants – Large ants will wash out of the cliffs above the river during the first monsoons of summer in the millions. Fish go nuts for these ants at this time, but they can be found all summer along the banks. Baitfish – Baitfish are more productive in the lower stretches, including sculpins and fingerling trout.",
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      "question": "Why fly fish lakes for trout?",
      "answer": "Because learning to fish lakes and reservoirs is a new challenge! Figuring out the temps and depths fish hold and structure situations will help inform how you approach your next river mission. Lake fishing is a part of many international fly fishing competitions. Lakes offer new and often overlooked water to fish. Depending on the lake, trout have better opportunities to grow to absolutely enormous sizes. You can pretty much fish lakes year-round, even when they are frozen. When all your favorite rivers are blown out and high during Spring runoff, stillwater fishing provides a great alternative to get your rod bent. You don't really need any additional specialty equipment to start fly fishing lakes in Colorado for trout. It's fun, and that's why we do this anyway.",
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      "question": "Where should I fly fish for trout in lakes?",
      "answer": "Some of the best stillwater fly fishing in Colorado includes Ridgeway Reservoir, Lake Granby, Cheesman Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Delaney Butte Lakes, Taylor Park Reservoir, Twin Lakes Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Stagecoach Reservoir, and Horsetooth Reservoir. Local Durango lake fly fishing options include Vallecito Reservoir, Lemon Reservoir, Lake Nighthorse, Pastorious Lake, Electra Lake (when open), Haviland Lake, Andrews Lake, Molas and Little Molas Lakes, Pagosa Lakes, Echo Canyon Reservoir, Lake Capote, Navajo Reservoir, and Weminuche Wilderness and High Country Lakes. When fishing on a lake, look for dropoffs, structure, points, weedbeds, inlets, outlets, dams, the leeward side of a point, windward side of the lake, mudlines, flats and shallows, open water, and water temps between 55-65°F.",
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      "question": "When is the best time to fly fish lakes for trout?",
      "answer": "You can fish lakes year-round. Spring at ice-out through early winter before lakes freeze can yield good fishing. Every lake and every elevation is different. Lower elevation lakes have longer seasons. Spring: when lake water temps begin to creep above 50 degrees, trout become more active with best feeding temps from 55 to 65 degrees. Streamers and wet flies on slow sinking lines, midge rigs, and bobber rigs work well. Summer: late spring through early fall is hatch time on lakes. Be prepared with dry flies including callibaetis, chironomids, damselflies, and caddis. Mid to late summer also has terrestrials such as ants. From about mid-June through mid-September is the best time for high country lakes. Fall: early fall may have good days in higher-elevation lakes; lower elevation lakes cool down and fishing picks up. Browns stage in inlets pre-spawn. Winter: ice fishing time, or drop a Euro jig through the ice.",
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      "question": "What gear do I need for fly fishing lakes for trout?",
      "answer": "You can start with your trusty 9 foot 5 weight rod. For watercraft, a float tube like the Outcast Fish Cat 4 Deluxe is great. Fly rods: a 9 foot 5 weight works, but 4 to 7 weight in 9 to 10 foot length is ideal. Fly reels: a good drag is important. Fly lines: start with a floating line, then add an intermediate sinking line, then a full faster sinking line if needed. Leaders: 9-12 foot 2X-5X for indicator rigs, heavier 4-9 foot leaders for streamers. Tippet: match your leaders, 1X-5X or 10, 15, and 20lb Maxima. Indicators: Tube Tear drop, Corqs, Thingamabobbers, AirLocks. Weight: split shot or Versi Leaders. Waders and boots are helpful but not essential. Layers and rain gear are important for Colorado weather.",
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      "question": "How do I fly fish lakes for trout?",
      "answer": "There are several techniques: Indicator fishing – suspend your flies just above the bottom using a bobber rig. Stripping or retrieving – cast out and retrieve your flies with various speeds and actions. Trolling – from a float tube or boat, let your watercraft move your flies. Wind drifting and loch style – use the wind to drift your boat and cover water. Dry fly fishing – cast to rising fish or cruise the shallows. Key tips: keep your rod tip low and in the water, strip set with streamers, and vary your retrieve speed.",
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      "seasonalityNotes": "Native Colorado River Cutthroat trout are primarily found in the high-alpine lakes and creeks of the San Juan and San Miguel Mountains, offering spectacular sight-fishing opportunities from mid-summer through fall. These fish are often naive and readily attack attractor dry flies in the clear, cold waters.",
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