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 […]
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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 […]
By: Dale Martens Tallinn, Estonia is the quintessential setting for a Mission Impossible scene. It has those beautiful, historic sights that Ethan Hunt loves to careen around. Not on the typical tourist radar – and part of the former Soviet Union – Estonia is somewhat of a secret. And […]
By: Fishwest Ambassador – Brandon Swet Colorado is hailed for having some of the best trout fishing waters in North America. It offers opportunities at trophy size rainbow trout and brown while immersing you in breathtaking scenery. There are multiple rivers that have Gold Medal designated waters offering you a […]
By: Fishwest Ambassador – Aaron “Mr Werbs” Smith – @mrwerbs One thing about me that’s undeniable is that I’m a trout fisherman. Sure, there are many destinations and non-trout species I’d like to eventually see tiled across my Instagram page. But I live in Utah, so the weight number on […]
The Fly Line Nerd Out – Part 1: The difference between weight-forward and double taper In the shop it’s a question asked often, what’s your favorite fly line? Besides being questioned about the “best” fly rod it’s an inquiry we receive on countless occasions throughout the year. Just like […]
Hello fishy friends! I sincerely hope everyone is having a productive spring on the water. Before I begin, I’d like to make some changes known. I’m about to graduate with my Master’s Degree and shortly after, will be moving to Costa Rica until August. While there, I’m hoping to have […]
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