The dust has settled, and I am reflecting on our recent hosted trip to Andros South Lodge in Kemps Bay, Bahamas. The trip ran from February 22nd to March 1st, 2025, with six days of guided fishing. We included extra travel days on the front and back to accommodate flights […]
Destination Travel
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Everyone has their own idea what to pack for a destination fly-fishing adventure. Whether you are going after freshwater or saltwater species, there are a lot of factors to consider. However, if you want to take the guesswork out of your next adventure, please check out the list below that […]
Want to know what makes a good bonefish box for the Bahamas? You’re in luck because, I wanted to share my top five patterns for use in the Bahamas. One thing to note here: The range of sizes below will allow you to have a pattern that will work wether […]
In 2020, I wrote an article for Fishwest about my experiences planning DIY fly fishing trips in New Zealand. Recently, I had the opportunity to return to New Zealand’s South Island for another DIY adventure. While North Island may be the most underrated fly fishing experience out there, South Island […]
Have you been thinking about a new rod? Allow me to give my review of the Air 2 and the Air 2 Max. I personally own the 6wt Air 2 and on several occasions borrow the Air 2 Max 8-10wts when on my destination travels and I can confidently say […]
Ever dreamed of casting your line for the powerful Golden Dorado? Let me introduce our latest adventure in partnership with Set Fly Fishing: Golden Dorado Fly Fishing in Corrientes, Argentina. Introduction We’re thrilled to offer you the chance to explore one of the world’s premier fishing destinations: Argentina’s Corrientes region, […]
The hype and anticipation for this adventure to the Bulkley Valley was unlike anything I have ever felt before. Unlike previous adventures, this year’s trip had an aura of electricity surrounding it. This was mainly because the early returns catalogued by the DFO Canada in the Skeena Region showed numbers […]
I am just starting to recover (and dry out) from our most recent hosted trip to the Mexican Yucatan. Despite the weather, I find myself in awe of how great the fishing really was. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the new, and vastly improved, Tarpon Cay Lodge, […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the pleasure of testing the Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod, and let me tell you, this rod is hands down amazing. First Impressions The moment I got my hands on […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod, and let me tell you, it’s an experience worth sharing. First Impressions When our Orvis rep, handed me the Helios D Series, I was immediately […]
Buenos Aires, The Best Mandatory Pit Stop in All of Fly Fishing – Chad Agy An opportunity to explore Buenos Aires is perhaps the most underrated feature of a trip to Argentine Patagonia. In fact, the realities of the travel agenda almost require a sojourn to the big city. All […]
Are golden dorado the perfect game fish? When targeted with a fly rod, dorado combine attributes of many of the best fish species. They possess the predatory instincts of a musky. Their head-shaking leaps are reminiscent of tarpon. A baffling wariness may remind an angler of the choosiest permit. Dorado […]