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!
Brooke B.
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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 […]
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 […]
In the service industry it is standard to give a tip (a.k.a, gratuity, douceur, perquisite, cumshaw, etc.). We at Fishwest want to ensure we properly educate on this somewhat confusing topic. The confusion lies with anglers that are unsure if they’re supposed to tip or how much. The confusion grows […]
Are you looking for something new to try this summer while in Utah? Whether you are a local or just visiting, Fishwest has something for you! Fly fishing is a rapidly growing hobby and we at Fishwest want to arm you with all the knowledge possible for success in this […]
This blog of What to Wear: Women’s Spring Edition will introduce some new (and old) clothing options hand picked and used by our staff so that you can be fully prepared for Spring fly fishing anywhere, anytime! For those in some of the more northern states that tend to have […]
In our last few blogs we went over the oddly spooked and invisible Bonefish and the fever inducing Permit. Today, Tarpon! Unlike other saltwater species, Tarpon (a.k.a., the “silver king.”) are voracious and acrobatic. Each jump they make in an attempt to throw your hook sends a shock to your […]
Are you headed somewhere tropical in search of magical salt-water fish? Allow us to suggest a few key pieces that make a world of difference when fly-fishing most saltwater destinations. Below are our thoughts of What To Wear: Saltwater Edition Footwear Neoprene wet wading socks + sturdy boots = comfortable […]
If you’re like me, fly fishing has become a constant search for new areas to fish. Insert Google maps, zooming into the high mountain areas of Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Montana until a body of water or river catches your eye. You begin to look at terrains, elevations, possible trails, […]
Another long post. An overwhelming amount of information that will hopefully arm you with what you need to successfully catch some permit! Let us mention again, that the suggestions we offer are specific to our time fishing saltwater and may not be what everyone else does. Try to be subjective when you read […]
We will warn you now, there is no brevity in this post. It’s long and it’s informative. Isn’t that why you clicked on this article? The information you’ll find in here is a suggestion, each angler has their own way of fishing a specific fish. We try to offer a […]
Welcome back to our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 6. This week we’re talking about fly rods. The quintessential part of fly-fishing! Below you will find our recommendations for Beginner, Mid and Top tiers. Whatever your budget may be. The rods suggested below are also the best bang for […]
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