Cutthroat Chronicles: Why Bother Cleaning Fly Line?

8 years ago

Fly line is arguably the most important piece of gear in your entire rig. The differences between weight-forward and double-taper…

Part of the Team: The New Fishwest Ambassador Program

8 years ago

After careful deliberation and much anticipation Fishwest would like to introduce our new ambassadors. It’s been an extensive process but…

Guatemala Part 2: Dorado Disparus, Bonito Blitzes and Marlin Madness

8 years ago

(More impressions from an offshore newbie in mid-summer… Part 1 was posted on February 7.) As the boat headed offshore…

Pike on the Fly – Part 2: Leaders, Flies, and Tools

8 years ago

Welcome back to “Pike on the Fly”, in part one I went over rods, reels, and lines we use to…

Cutthroat Chronicles:The 101 on Fly Rod Action

8 years ago

If you’re in the market for a new fly rod, new to fly fishing in general, or just don’t spend…

Pike on the Fly – Part 1: Rods, Reels, Lines

8 years ago

Spring is here, and here at Fishwest we are prepping for the upcoming pike season. With more fly anglers targeting…

Sharing my Passion with Younger Generations

8 years ago

Why do you fly fish? Is it for the challenge? Is it for the thrill of the fight on a…

I Underestimated Bonefish – Part 2: The Fishing

8 years ago

At this point you’re all familiar with what’s going on at the lodge, the characters found around the lodge and…

Gear Review: Scientific Anglers Sharkwave Anadro Fly Line

8 years ago

If you already fly fish, you probably know how important fly line is. To me, all fly line is most…

I Underestimated Bonefish – Part 1: Lodge Life

9 years ago

There, I said it, I underestimated bonefish completely. I underestimated their power, their spookiness, and how vast their habitat can…