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 […]
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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 […]
I’m the first to admit, I have a dad bod. I’m short and shaped like a blueberry muffin that you squished and tossed in the trash can. I try to work out when I can, but the allure of a cold beer keeps this body softer than the love tissues […]
Be honest with yourself, the last thing that comes to mind when you think of New Jersey is quiet trout streams, beautiful rolling hills, and some really underrated fly fishing. Instead most people think of honking horns, obnoxious attitudes, and funny accents. I don’t mean to burst everyone’s bubble, but […]
By: Joseph Bartholomew Connect with Joseph on Instagram Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of catching a bunch of new species of fish. Many of them were on my bucket list fish that I finally struck off my list. One thing that virtually all fly fishermen have in […]
We are excited to announce this years spring fair will be a celebration of 10 years at the fly shop here in Utah. Normally we showcase a particular species but this year the focus is “all things fly fishing”. We’ve put together a great schedule to portray our love for […]
Seven years ago, I was browsing Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist) and came across a German Shepherd/Collie puppy wearing an orange and black vest, with the biggest puppy dog eyes I’d ever seen. Staring back at me through the screen was this big brown dummy, with ears too big for his head, […]
By Dave Smith This crab is a great pattern when targeting the elusive Permit. It looks really crabby, has a ton of movement with the 8 rubber legs, and is a simple and fun tie. Even if you’re not chasing Permit anytime soon, it’s still a great looking pattern to […]
I had started my bag career with a waist pack actually. It was a budget pack from a big box retailer, but it got the job done. As I started to get out on the water more and more it was time for a more serious bag. My research had […]
South Andros island is considered the Bonefishing Capital of the World by a majority of saltwater anglers. The south end of Andros island is home to an endless network of diverse flats, the opportunities are boundless. The Fishwest crew and our group of regulars made the pilgrimage down to Kemps […]
Regardless of what the calendar says, spring time has arrived in Colorado. Warm temperatures have melted riverbanks and the water is warming up. Fish are taking notice to the shift and productive days are becoming more common once again. For anyone willing to take the trip, the Colorado Rockies have […]
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