Welcome to part three of the fly line nerd out where we will be discussing the history and development of fly lines. After posting “Part 2” I decided to take a step in another direction and really dig into fly lines when it comes to the “their” beginning. The history […]
Carlin Havey
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Welcome back to the Fly Line Nerd Out! If you missed part one follow the link below to catch up: https://blog.fishwest.com/the-fly-line-nerd-out-part-1-the-difference-between-weight-forward-and-double-taper-fly-lines/ In this installment of nerding out on fly lines we will discuss different weight-forward tapers. Its another popular topic when it comes to a fly line conversation and will […]
Finally, a sling that will sling most anything for any feather slinger. Simms new Freestone Ambidextrous sling is a well-balanced pack perfect for day-trip excursions on the water. The Freestone series from Simms needed some changes and improvements and Simms has accomplished that with their new line-up. I’ve always been […]
Its crunch time for the holidays but the Fishwest staff is here to help. If your looking for a last minute gift or curious about some of the products we all use this blog is for you. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions and stop by […]
I like to think that each and every one of us have concrete moments in fishing that change the way we look at the sport. Those, “Ah-ha,” type moments where your brain is rewired forever. One of these moments is burned into my memory, as it was a defining and […]
Strings of sunlight splashed through the clouds at the top of Monarch Pass. Glimpses of snow dotted the roadside. Bluegrass played lightly through the speakers. As we began our descent down the pass, I became a giggly mess of excitement. We were on the road back to Gunnison to catch […]
I don’t know about everyone else, but sometimes I think living in a world full of zombies would be pretty neat. It would sure put a lot of things into perspective for people and I would be a total badass feeding everyone with my fishing skills. Of course those aren’t […]
Late summer and early fall is one of my favorite times of year for “dry flies.” I use that term loosely because honestly what I am talking about right now is big foam bugs that are very difficult to sink. One of my favorite flies for this season is a […]
The state of Florida is considered to be a fisherman’s paradise. You have the Gulf of Mexico, the famous Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and enough fishable water to make your head spin. If you’ve ever been to Florida it’s almost overwhelming with the amount of areas that you can fish […]
I am not trying to pretend this is anything like the original dry flies that were used in the Catskill Mountains, but it’s something I like to tie that is kind of close. This isn’t even going after any one bug in particular, but lucky for me the fish in […]
Over the years and many casting lessons later I’ve started to collect the metaphors/analogies/descriptions used to teach casting. Some have been helpful to me, some have been humorous, and some just downright confusing. My new absolute favorites come from Argentine friends. Here’s an example on presenting a fly. “Imagine the […]
“There’s gold for those who seek it,” The old-timer whispered as he walked away with his farm dog. What does that mean? Should I bring a pan instead of my fly rod? Last spring, my girlfriend and I took an afternoon to find some deer sheds outside of Gunnison. We […]