Destination Travel

Bolivian Jungle at Pluma Lodge: A Week That Surpassed Expectations

A Remote Beginning Our journey started with a 6 AM departure from Salt Lake City. From there, we connected through…

3 weeks ago

Trip Recap: Golden Dorado Fly Fishing at Pluma Lodge, Bolivia

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into a gear-packing black hole before a fly fishing trip, welcome to the jungle.…

1 month ago

Top 6 Flies for Golden Dorado in Bolivia

After returning from our first Fishwest-hosted trip to Bolivia, one thing became clear—when it comes to flies for golden dorado,…

1 month ago

Post Trip Report – Andros South Lodge – 2025

The dust has settled, and I am reflecting on our recent hosted trip to Andros South Lodge in Kemps Bay,…

6 months ago

Fishwest Travel: What To Pack For Fly Fishing The Bahamas

Everyone has their own idea what to pack for a destination fly-fishing adventure. Whether you are going after freshwater or…

6 months ago

5 Must Have Flies For Your Bahamas Box

Want to know what makes a good bonefish box for the Bahamas? You're in luck because, I wanted to share…

7 months ago

Revisiting the New Zealand South Island: Still the Supreme DIY Fly Fishing Adventure

In 2020, I wrote an article for Fishwest about my experiences planning DIY fly fishing trips in New Zealand. Recently,…

7 months ago

Winston Air 2 Max Review

Have you been thinking about a new rod? Allow me to give my review of the Air 2 and the…

8 months ago

Post Trip Report: SET Fly Fishing – Golden Dorado Argentina

Ever dreamed of casting your line for the powerful Golden Dorado? Let me introduce our latest adventure in partnership with…

9 months ago

Post Trip Report – Bulkley River Steelhead Lodge – 2024

The hype and anticipation for this adventure to the Bulkley Valley was unlike anything I have ever felt before. Unlike…

11 months ago