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Gear Review : Simms G4 PRO Backpack

Fly fishing vests, sling-packs, backpacks, and even chest packs are one of the conundrums all us fishing folks are faced…

8 years ago

Gear Review : Fishpond Sushi Roll

I will admit that I am relatively new to throwing streamers for large trout. I only really started the streamer…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial : CDC Black Baetis Nymph

This fly was developed to have a more natural appearance, as it’s full of natural colors and no hot spots.…

8 years ago

A Net For Large Fish: The Rising Lunker Net

By Spencer Mortensen I like catching fish. I think we can all agree that we really like catching fish. There…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial : The Balanced Leech

Continuing with my stillwater pattern theme I bring you a leech. Not just any leech though, a balanced leech! Now…

8 years ago

Appreciating the Little Things: Orvis Superfine Carbon 802-4 Review

It seems that all the fly rods that are reviewed are 5 or 6 weights, as they are the most…

8 years ago

Fly Fishing Norway: An Introduction

You may not wonder how it is like to go fly fishing in Norway. Why bother? But my home country…

8 years ago

Why I Catch and Release

If you didn’t already know, I am a catch and release only angler. Lots of people especially around Texas go…

8 years ago

Fishwest Presents: Hawaii On The Fly

Fishwest Ambassador Jeremy traded guiding the waters of Alaska for the island of Oahu during his most recent off season. He…

8 years ago

Letters From The Vice: DIY Fly Rod Rack

First off, this concept of a fly rod rack was not an original idea of mine though it’s a simple…

8 years ago

One To Watch For: Hatch Limited Edition Fly Reels

Every so often the folks over at Hatch Outdoors tend to do something a little bit different from time to…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Orvis / Tacky Collaboration Deluxe Fly Box

Fly boxes are mysterious things. I always feel like the perfect one exists out there somewhere. That there’s some system…

8 years ago