Fly Fishing Etiquette Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

1 week ago
Brooke B.

I actually started writing this on Friday as I wrapped up my guide season, which ran from May through mid-August.…

Bolivian Jungle at Pluma Lodge: A Week That Surpassed Expectations

3 weeks ago

A Remote Beginning Our journey started with a 6 AM departure from Salt Lake City. From there, we connected through…

Trip Recap: Golden Dorado Fly Fishing at Pluma Lodge, Bolivia

1 month ago

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into a gear-packing black hole before a fly fishing trip, welcome to the jungle.…

Fishwest × Fish For Garbage: Mirror Lake Highway & Uinta Lakes Cleanup

1 month ago

Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Fishwest Fly Shop is proud to announce a brand-new partnership…

Top 6 Flies for Golden Dorado in Bolivia

1 month ago

After returning from our first Fishwest-hosted trip to Bolivia, one thing became clear—when it comes to flies for golden dorado,…

Top 10 Western Hatches

2 months ago

During the last few years, my devotion to sinking lines and large meaty streamers has produced many of the best…

How to Repair Leaky Waders

2 months ago

Fishing makes me happy. Being happy is a good thing. There are parts of fishing that don't make me happy.…

Pack Smarter, Fish Longer: Our Top 3 Packs for the Season

3 months ago

Summer fishing means moving—between pools, lakes, streams, and trailheads. The pack you wear is as critical as the fly you…

Fly Fishing the Uintas: What’s Hatching & Where to Go

3 months ago

The gates are open, the snow is melting, and Utah’s alpine season is here. The Uinta Mountains offer some of…

Catch and Release: A How To Guide

4 months ago

Why Do It If Not Done Right? For reasons unclear, the topic of safe fish handling seems to elicit controversy…