Now Hiring: Fly Shop Staff Fishwest is a Sandy-based fly fishing company looking for a competent, hard-working associate to join our team. The right person will have the abilities to work in a detail oriented and quick paced manner. Summary of Duties: Fly Shop Staff: Outfit and assist customers accordingly, […]
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Fishwest joins AFFTA (American Fly Fishing Trade Association) as well as other manufacturers, guides, and outfitters in support of the Bristol Bay Defense Fund Sandy, Utah (July 24, 2019) – Fishwest is teaming up with AFFTA as well as other fly shops, manufacturers, guides, outfitters, lodges and more industry professionals […]
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (June, 2019) – Sage nods to tradition yet improves performance with the introduction of the TROUT LL fly rod family. Through blank taper optimization and specialized length offerings, the TROUT LL is perfected for wade fishing, closer casts, small flies, and light tippets. “KonneticHD technology allows us […]
Now that we have your attention. The staff here at Fishwest invites you to our first monthly “Fishing Meetup”. Join the Fishwest staff for a fun day out exploring some of Utah’s best fisheries. This month we are focusing on the “Wiper” A wiper is a hybrid cross between a […]
When you think of an R.L Winston Fly Rod, saltwater is the typically the last thing that you would think of. Winston’s previous Saltwater Big game rods have been considered by many anglers as too slow, too much swing weight, or too heavy. That is until now. Last season, the […]
Here at Fishwest, we are proud to support those who are fighting to protect our fisheries. Alaska, and Bristol Bay specifically, play such a vital role in the Fly Fishing Industry. The once again proposed Pebble Mine project would essentially wipe Bristol Bay as it is known today from existence. […]
I have to say, I was pretty excited to see one of my favorite places, and favorite groups of people, featured on the recent production “Running Shallow” from Sage Fly Fishing as part of their Saltwater Season series. The Andros South Lodge is a special place for a multitude of […]
The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T is a one of a kind experience. Each year fishy folk of all ages gather in big cities and small towns alike to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about […]
Over the years I have had a chance to play with many reels and rods on various saltwater trips around the world. The saltwater arena, the flats specifically are a great place to put gear through its paces on many different levels. As a flats angler you are putting a […]
As the dust from the 2018 edition of the IFTD show in Orlando there is plenty to reflect on. The 1st of which, is the fact that this is the swansong for the IFTD show being a part of a much larger ICast showcase. Even though IFTD and ICast are […]
One of the greatest things about fly fishing is the sense of community. The shared bond between anglers that can develop in pursuit of fish with a fly rod is a great thing. This is something that you see everywhere that you go whether on the home waters or beyond. […]
Check out one of the films from this years F3t (Fly Fishing Film Tour) that showcases the work of an amazing organization called Soul River. Based in Portland OR, Soul River uses fly fishing & wilderness education as a form of therapeutic recreation for individuals from every walk of life. […]
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