I am just starting to recover (and dry out) from our most recent hosted trip to the Mexican Yucatan. Despite the weather, I find myself in awe of how great the fishing really was. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the new, and vastly improved, Tarpon Cay Lodge, […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the pleasure of testing the Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod, and let me tell you, this rod is hands down amazing. First Impressions The moment I got my hands on […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod, and let me tell you, it’s an experience worth sharing. First Impressions When our Orvis rep, handed me the Helios D Series, I was immediately […]
Are you curious about fly fishing and recreational access laws on the Lower Provo River? Many others are in the same boat. Since this is a constant topic of conversation with folks who visit our shop, we figured that this would be a great time to address the issue of […]
The team at Fishwest is proud to announce the latest addition to our team of industry partners, we are excited to now offer products from Skwala Fishing, both online and in our flagship retail store, located at the gateway to Utah’s Uinta Mountains in Kamas, Utah. Skwala is proud to […]
I’m thrilled to cast a line into the latest offerings from Simms, focusing on their spring collection tailored for women. Simms has truly outdone themselves this season, blending functionality with flair in a way that speaks directly to the angler with a keen eye for both style and utility. Their […]
Buenos Aires, The Best Mandatory Pit Stop in All of Fly Fishing – Chad Agy An opportunity to explore Buenos Aires is perhaps the most underrated feature of a trip to Argentine Patagonia. In fact, the realities of the travel agenda almost require a sojourn to the big city. All […]
Today is the day! The 4th generation Helios rods are here. Our initial thoughts: The rod is an absolute riot when you first pick it up and cast it. You can tell that the team at Orvis took all the best elements of the previous generations, but improved on them […]
Editors Note: It isn’t a secret that winter is not the favorite season for many anglers, at least for the ones who are pursuing trout. Thoughts of winter fishing beget memories of frost-nipped fingers crushing ice out of frozen guides. A pinhole leak in the waders slowly allows the chilled […]
Hey you guys!! Meet our newest employee Ben Bowen. Should you stop in the shop or call us, you may have the opportunity of this phenomenal human helping you! Enjoy our employee hotspot: Ben Bowen! Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Other Interests: Skiing, Snowboarding, Hunting, Hiking, Rod Building, Fly Tying Bio: While […]
Simms has earned its reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of fishing waders, offering a diverse lineup that caters to various fishing styles and preferences. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore and analyze the Simms wader lineup, scrutinizing the pros and cons of each model. Our focus will encompass the […]
Are golden dorado the perfect game fish? When targeted with a fly rod, dorado combine attributes of many of the best fish species. They possess the predatory instincts of a musky. Their head-shaking leaps are reminiscent of tarpon. A baffling wariness may remind an angler of the choosiest permit. Dorado […]