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How 4 Trout Fishermen Prepared for a Striped Bass Tournament

By: Fishwest Ambassador - Aaron "Mr Werbs" Smith - @mrwerbs One thing about me that's undeniable is that I'm a…

7 years ago

The Fly Line Nerd Out – Part 1: The difference between weight-forward and double taper fly lines

The Fly Line Nerd Out  – Part 1: The difference between weight-forward and double taper   In the shop it’s…

7 years ago

The Return of Spring and Spring Creek Browns

Hello fishy friends! I sincerely hope everyone is having a productive spring on the water. Before I begin, I’d like…

7 years ago

Greasy Summer Stories – The Smell

I’m the first to admit, I have a dad bod. I’m short and shaped like a blueberry muffin that you…

7 years ago

Not So Dirty Jersey

Be honest with yourself, the last thing that comes to mind when you think of New Jersey is quiet trout…

7 years ago

Catching New Species

By: Joseph Bartholomew Connect with Joseph on Instagram Over the past year, I've had the pleasure of catching a bunch…

7 years ago

Fishwest Spring Fair Announcement : Fly Shop 10th Anniversary

We are excited to announce this years spring fair will be a celebration of 10 years at the fly shop…

8 years ago

A Fly Fisherman’s Best Friend

Seven years ago, I was browsing Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist) and came across a German Shepherd/Collie puppy wearing an orange and…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Turneffe Crab

By Dave Smith This crab is a great pattern when targeting the elusive Permit. It looks really crabby, has a…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Simms G4 Pro Hip Pack

I had started my bag career with a waist pack actually. It was a budget pack from a big box…

8 years ago

Fishwest Travel: The Andros South Lodge 2018: Photo Essay

South Andros island is considered the Bonefishing Capital of the World by a majority of saltwater anglers. The south end…

8 years ago

Region Report: Colorado Rockies in Spring

Regardless of what the calendar says, spring time has arrived in Colorado. Warm temperatures have melted riverbanks and the water…

8 years ago