Picture this: you find yourself along the banks of a creek on a sunny, warm, shorts-and-Chacos type day. Fly rod in hand, you gently wade into the river—the chilly water nips at your toes but it’s a refreshing relief from the warm sunshine. You’re casting gracefully, and feeling more in […]
I awoke with a familiar delirium. Knowing what was to come, 4 AM could not arrive soon enough. But it still took me a few moments to wipe the cobwebs from my brain. Yes, I realized, I was still at Jurassic Lake. No, this was not a dream. I pulled […]
I have spent my fair share of time on the water and I know there are two types of anglers when it comes to food. There is the angler that stops fishing and lays out a full production to cook themselves a full blown meal, and then there is the […]
If the internet has taught us anything it is that you are NEVER right. In fact, according to the world wide web ding dongs, you may be the dumbest person ever. In fact it may be generational stupidity that goes back to the monkey you evolved from. I don’t feel […]
Anglers are often excited to see the summer months coming up on the calendar. This typically means runoff is over, dry fly fishing is picking up, and the waders can go into storage for a few months. Naturally, When the air temperatures consistently climb, the water temperatures will soon follow. […]
This weeks blog is specifically learning how to read a river. The single most important thing you can learn early in your fly fishing career. This is the first part of our “On The Water” Series. Enjoy this quick infographic, On The Water: How To Read A River!
Are you ready for yet another destination fly fishing trip story from our Fishwest Ambassador Chad Agy? Because we are! Chad actually took over our Instagram while he was on this trip and gave a live feed of his adventures. If you followed that than this is definitely worth a […]
The team at Fishwest is excited to share this video in a series that spotlights one of our favorite places. Over the years, Smithers BC has served as a starting point for many adventures to the heart of Steelhead Mecca. For those who haven’t caught the steelhead bug, or had […]
Article written by Fishwest Ambassador, Jeff Faulkner. Kids. Kids. Kids. What to do with kids? The majority of us have them in our lives whether they are our own children, siblings, nieces, grandkids, friends, etc. There are kids everywhere. Nowadays it seems most of them are glued to screens […]
Have you met our Fishwest / Jans Fly Fishing Guides? If yes, you already know the pleasure of having a trip with one of the fantastic humans listed below. If you’re looking to create some fun memories by booking a guided fly fishing trip below is a brief biography and […]
Fishwest Ambassador Chad Any does it again! Another amazing entry from his time spent in the jungles. Enjoy this write up on Chad Ady Presents: To Catch A Payara. A three hour flight to Dallas. A four hour layover delay. Another five hours on a plane to Bogota. It’s 2 […]
Welcome to the only “summer school” you actually want to be apart of! Imagine you and your family driving into the emerald mountains in Kamas, UT. Fresh, clean and warm air great you as you step out of your vehicle and make your way into the Fishwest Fly Shop to start […]
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