By Richard Lake Crayfish are a huge part of many species diets, this is a simple pretty generic pattern I started tying to target carp in the community ponds and the lakes here in Utah. This has been a productive pattern during the summer months through the fall for […]
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When I’m shopping for the right fishing pack, three key points come to mind as far as my priorities are concerned. First, efficiency. I want a pack that gives me options. When I fish, I bring along gadgets and ample product in an effort to ensure I’m always prepared. That […]
Winter is nearing its end, and February has seen its fair share of exceptionally warm days this year. While out on the Green at the end of January, I even saw some early-season baetis hatching. It’s only a matter of time until the first blue-winged olives start hatching – what […]
By Eric Johnson If you’ve decided you’re up for the challenge of carp on the fly, then it’s time to get serious about the tools of the trade. To truly succeed against the mighty “golden bonefish” you’ll be playing a finesse game between a sturdy setup and a gentle presentation. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/22/2016 Corinne Perrine Fishwest 801.572.9005 support@Fishwest.com Dustin Carlson to Lead Utah’s Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council Fishwest Founder accepts BRFAC Chairman Role Sandy, UT: Dustin Carlson, who founded Fishwest (www.fishwest.com) in 1999, has accepted the nomination as Chairman to the Utah Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council […]
Last night marked the return of the Fly Fishing Film Tour Salt Lake City. This year was celebrated as the 10th anniversary of the F3t and the films certainly didn’t disappoint. Anglers from around the Salt Lake area gathered at The Depot downtown to take in the videos and the […]
By Eric Johnson I know why you haven’t tried it. It’s because you’re scared you might like it. Maybe you’ll like it so much that it will change everything you ever thought you knew about yourself. I’m talking about changing the type of fish you chase. So many fly fishers […]
The inspiration for this column may or may not have come from the infamous line, “The wand chooses the wizard.” But bear in mind that in addition to being a fisherman, I’m a novelist/columnist/reporter/jack-of-most-trades-writer. And writers are notorious for also being voracious readers – to the point that they sometimes […]
Customers come into the shop all the time asking us “what are your favorite flies to fish” and every angler has an opinion on what patterns are top flies. One of my all-time favorites has to be the Guide’s Choice Hares Ear. This was one of the first patterns I […]
By JC Weeks February 8th 2016 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, aptly named the year of the Monkey. Here at Fishwest we are choosing to celebrate the Year of the Carp. What does this mean exactly? Well, we can’t give all of our secrets away yet but […]
Winter is a tough time for a lot of fly fishermen; our favorite creeks get frozen over, the fish seem hungover and lifeless from their time spent doing nature’s work in the fall, and the frigid temps can make even the most impetuous trout bums think twice before heading out […]
Ask anyone here in the shop, I am huge supporter of the Patagonia aluminum bar boots. From he moment that the Rock Grip Bar boot came out, I was immediately intrigued by the traction offered by this innovative footwear. Wading in the state of Utah can be extremely tough at […]
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