I actually started writing this on Friday as I wrapped up my guide season, which ran from May through mid-August. After months on the water with clients, I had plenty of time to think about the unspoken code that keeps fly fishing enjoyable: etiquette. Then, yesterday—Labor Day on the Weber […]
A Remote Beginning Our journey started with a 6 AM departure from Salt Lake City. From there, we connected through Detroit and Miami before boarding the overnight flight to Santa Cruz. Although the travel was long, the excitement kept spirits high. The following day, anticipation turned to awe as we […]
If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into a gear-packing black hole before a fly fishing trip, welcome to the jungle. Literally. Fly fishing for golden dorado in Bolivia’s Amazon headwaters, particularly at the legendary Pluma Lodge, is not your average river run. Think machete-sharp teeth, acrobatic hook sets, and fish […]
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Fishwest Fly Shop is proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Fish For Garbage. Together, we are hosting our first-ever Mirror Lake Highway & Uinta Lakes Cleanup. This event is an opportunity for anglers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to come […]
After returning from our first Fishwest-hosted trip to Bolivia, one thing became clear—when it comes to flies for golden dorado, what you pack matters. While we brought a variety of patterns, the jungle quickly taught us what was effective and what got ignored. The guides at the lodge have dialed […]
During the last few years, my devotion to sinking lines and large meaty streamers has produced many of the best trout of my life. But I’ve arguably become a worse fisherman, as I’ve paid less attention to the nuances of hatches and picky fish. I decided to change my approach […]
Fishing makes me happy. Being happy is a good thing. There are parts of fishing that don’t make me happy. One of those things is stepping into a cold river on a cold day and feeling my warm socks go cold as the lower parts of my waders fill up […]
Summer fishing means moving—between pools, lakes, streams, and trailheads. The pack you wear is as critical as the fly you throw. This month we’re spotlighting three of our favorite packs that match different styles of fishing in Utah and beyond. Fishwest’s Top 3 Fly Fishing Packs 1. Patagonia Stealth Pack […]
The gates are open, the snow is melting, and Utah’s alpine season is here. The Uinta Mountains offer some of the most rewarding—and often overlooked—fly fishing in the West. Whether you’re hiking into a backcountry lake or sneaking along a tiny freestone stream, June is when things come alive. Here’s […]
Why Do It If Not Done Right? For reasons unclear, the topic of safe fish handling seems to elicit controversy nearly every time I stumble into an online fly fishing forum. Pictures of fish in the dirt, fish held by the gills, and fish held in all other manners of […]
The gates open, the snow fades, and the trailheads start calling. Early season in the Uintas is one of the most special times to be on the water—less pressure, hungry fish, and cold, clean streams. Here’s what to pack, what to expect, and how to make the most of those […]
When snow is melting and the trail to your favorite creek turns to mud, your waders and boots are your ticket to the water. At Fishwest, we put our gear to work in the Uintas and around Northern Utah—not just in a product photo studio. Here’s what we’ve been wearing […]
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